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Assistant Manager – Accounting

Accountants • Mount Lawley, Western Australia 6050, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 5+ years’ professional experience in public practice accounting.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement in complex and non-routine technical situations.
  • Proficiency with Xero and MYOB.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Client outcomes and experienceÌý

  • Own a portfolio of clients, including complex orÌýhigh‑valueÌýengagementsÌý
  • Act as a trusted senior contact, resolving issues with sound judgementÌý
  • Ensure clear,ÌýtimelyÌýand professional communicationÌý
  • Influence client retention, confidence andÌýlong‑termÌýrelationshipsÌý
  • Act as escalation point for complex orÌýhigh‑riskÌýmattersÌý

Quality,ÌýcomplianceÌýand riskÌý

  • Ensure all work meets professional,ÌýregulatoryÌýand ethical standardsÌý
  • Exercise independent judgement onÌýnon‑routineÌýtechnical mattersÌý
  • IdentifyÌýand manage risks to clients and the firmÌý
  • Maintain oversight of team outputs and ensure quality through review and leadershipÌý

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WIP and fee recoveryÌý

  • Manage workflow,ÌýscopingÌýand allocation of work across the teamÌý
  • Drive sustainable fee performance and recoverabilityÌý
  • Review WIP and invoicing aligned with firm expectationsÌý

Team leadership and developmentÌý

  • Lead, coach and mentor team membersÌý
  • Build capability,ÌýjudgementÌýand confidence in othersÌý
  • ProvideÌýtimelyÌýfeedback,ÌýguidanceÌýand escalation supportÌý
  • Lead performance and development discussions, ideally with experience using formal review processes such asÌýhalf-yearlyÌýreviewsÌý

Ideal CandidateÌý

  • 5+ years’ professional experience in public practiceÌýaccountingÌý
  • Demonstrated experience leading people and managing outcomesÌý
  • Proven ability to exercise independent judgement in complex situationsÌý
  • Strong client management and relationship skillsÌý
  • High level communication and influencing capabilityÌý
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing prioritiesÌý
  • Commercial mindset with an understanding of fees,ÌýworkflowÌýand performanceÌý
  • Degree in Accounting or FinanceÌýÌý
  • CA or CPA (completed or working towards)ÌýÌý
  • DetailÌýfocused, organised and reliable with strong time management and the ability to manage competing prioritiesÌýÌý
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and able to build positive working relationships with clients andÌýdirect reportsÌýÌý

SystemsÌýexperienceÌý

  • Xero, MYOBÌý
  • BGL 360, MYOB AE, CAS (highly desirable)Ìý
  • Intermediate MS OfficeÌý