Senior Insolvency Accountant
Advisory

Join our team as a Senior Insolvency Accountant at PKF

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Newcastle Business Recovery & Insolvency Team. To be a success you’ll need to have excellent organisational and time management skills, be well presented and self-motivated.

The opportunity

Working with businesses that are in distress is challenging. But, as advisers, we have the opportunity to help business owners and people affected by a potential insolvency to minimise the damage and, in some cases, revive a failing business.

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Newcastle Business Recovery & Insolvency Team. To be a success you’ll need to have excellent organisational and time management skills, be well presented and self-motivated.

We work with people from all walks of life and across various industries. Our perfect candidate will be a quick learner, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be familiar with Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. In insolvency, we are dealing with people at a highly emotive time in their lives and resilience and empathy are key traits that we’re looking for in our new recruit.

In return, we’ll offer you access to industry leaders to learn from. Our people have vast experience at managing corporate and personal insolvencies as well as rescuing failing businesses and getting them back on their feet and will teach you how to become an expert in your trade.

About PKF

PKF is a Top 10 Accounting Firm with with a global presence. We have a passion for helping our team members achieve their professional goals and advance their career. If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this exciting role we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV and covering letter, outlining why you think you would be perfect for the role.

What you need to apply

To be considered for the position, you’ll need:

• 2-5 years of corporate and personal insolvency experience
• To present a confident, professional and friendly manner
• A keen interest in a career in insolvency/restructuring/bankruptcy
• A relevant university degree
• Intention to complete post graduate qualifications CA/CPA and ARITA
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Competencies in written communications and correspondence
• Attention to detail and resourceful problem solving skills
• A team focused approach, able to work productively with all levels in the team from graduate to partner

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter, including the following questions:

• How many years of insolvency accounting experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you completed a qualification in accounting?