Main characteristics
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- Michael Page
- Salary
- AU$110,000 - AU$140,000 per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Industry
- Financial Services
Job summary
About Our ClientOur client is an excellent accounting firm that focuses on offering advisory services to various clients. The accounting division of the firm has been consistently growing and now they are looking for a motivated public practice accountant who is skilled in handling tax and advisory services.
Job Description
- Conducting audits following the International Standards issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.
- Performing financial statement audits, reviews, and specific procedure engagements for various types of entities, including government, private companies, nonprofits, and statutory bodies.
- Collaborating with the wider audit team to conduct external audits as required.
- Developing and maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge to train and support fellow staff.
- Addressing complex client queries related to business advice and proactive strategies, and liaising with external agencies.
- Holding client meetings to gather and discuss client information.
In terms of People & Practice Development:
- Managing and delegating client work to senior, intermediate, and graduate assurance team members.
- Providing supervision and coaching to the team, setting professional standards, and reviewing processes.
- Participating in the performance review processes for junior staff and assisting in their development goals.
- Undertaking business development activities and preparing presentations for internal and external use.
- Handling necessary administrative tasks to facilitate the workflow of external audit procedures.
Regarding Client Service:
- Overseeing and performing relevant audit engagements according to Australian Auditing and Accounting Standards.
- Managing multiple assurance and consulting engagements, ensuring excellent client care and serving the client portfolio.
- Collaborating with higher-level management to plan, deliver, and report on advanced and complex engagements, communicating findings through formal reports and presentations to key stakeholders.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor of Accounting/Commerce or Finance or Business-related degree.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role is essential (Australian Experience), external audit experience is highly desired.
- Completed or progressing CA or CPA accreditation.
- Knowledge of current external audit concepts and standards.
- Have a high level of written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work as a team and by themselves.
- Experience managing various projects simultaneously
What's on Offer
- Great teamwork.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development initiatives.
- Professional development opportunities for career progression.
- Flexible working environment, Hybrid working options.
- An additional day of leave a Year.
- Strong culture, inclusive and collaborative team environment.
- Flat Leadership structure that has a Genuine Open doors Policy
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