Lead your own client portfolio. Be more than just a number.
A highly regarded boutique accounting firm in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is seeking an experienced Business Advisory Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to step beyond pure compliance and take true ownership of client relationships in an Account Manager-style role.
Unlike traditional firms, this position empowers you to manage your own portfolio of clients—giving you autonomy, variety, and direct impact on client success. Your portfolio will align with realistic and achievable billing targets, ensuring a balanced and rewarding workload.
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will act as the primary point of contact for your clients, delivering high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services while building strong, long-term relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Client Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients
- Build trusted relationships as the main client contact
- Provide proactive advice, identifying risks and opportunities
- Ensure all work is delivered accurately and on time
Accounting & Compliance
- Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns
- Ensure compliance with Australian accounting and tax regulations
- Review junior staff work and provide guidance
- Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
Advisory Focus
- Deliver practical, commercially focused business advice
- Identify opportunities to improve client performance
- Assist with value-added advisory projects
Team Contribution
- Support workflow management and team efficiency
- Mentor junior team members
- Contribute to a positive and professional firm culture
About You
Essential:
- Experience in public practice accounting
- Proven ability to manage your own client portfolio
- Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
Desirable:
- Experience working with Australian SME’s
- Exposure to advisory services
Qualifications:
- CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
- Relevant degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance
Why This Role?
- Genuine client ownership – not just compliance work
- Supportive boutique environment with strong culture
- Realistic billing targets and expectations
- Opportunity to expand into advisory work
- Career progression within a growing firm
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contact:
David Johnson
Rock Solid Recruitment
M: 0477 034 954
E: david@rocksolidrecruitment.com.au