INTRODUCTION:

At ESV Accounting “People Count.” From the day you start with the firm we invest in your training and development and care about your career. To us you are more than just a number and we encourage our staff to “Work Hard, Go Home” and to have a life outside the office. But with our table tennis table, pool table, amazing balcony and fully stocked snack cupboard we understand if you prefer to hang around!

DESCRIPTION:

ESV are looking for an experienced Senior or junior supervisor / AM< looking to join one of the dynamic business advisory practices alongside an exceptional Partner
Experience
The ideal candidate will have a solid Business Advisory background working with both listed and unlisted entities. They will also have demonstrable experience providing clients with long term tax strategies and advice. Exposure to corporate tax would also be beneficial but not required.
General Responsibilities
Compliance
High-level of understanding in accounting principles by reviewing, critiquing and championing work.
Preparation and review of annual Client Group Packages (financial statements, tax returns, minutes etc.) and implement strategies that deal with complex issues within the group.
Annual and periodic returns (IAS, BAS, FBT and Payroll Tax). Understand income tax indirect taxes and effectively explain these concepts to team members and clients.
Understand and succinctly explain tax concepts in relation to individual’s, partnerships, trusts and companies to team members and clients. Understand government audit procedures, including ATO & OSR and be able to provide, in conjunction with Client Director / Partner relevant documents to the case officer.
Ability to manage complex mid-size engagements
Delegate work to fellow team members as required and at the appropriate time.
Review the work prepared by fellow team members to ensure accuracy.
Liaising with the client or other stakeholders regarding the engagement as required (e.g. bankers, portfolio managers, lawyer etc)
Manage the WIP and billing for the engagement.
Assist managing internal resources to ensure that deadlines are met. Ability to perform high-level research using electronic resources for example ATO resources and Thomson Reuters.
Well-versed in complex business structures and their purpose from a tax and/or asset protection perspective or other commercial drivers.
Able to clearly explain how these structures work to clients and make recommendations based on their circumstances and goals.
Commercial Advice
Management Accounting
The ability to review client management reports and provide detailed analysis regarding the performance of the entity for the relevant period. In addition, be able to identify trends in the clients’ business, as well as calculating various financial scenarios for them. Be adept at being able to ‘tell the story behind the numbers’ in a way that the client understands.
Assist clients with respect to the preparation of forecasts for their business, including an understanding of Three-Way Forecasting and how each forecast impacts the other. Be able to derive, in consultation with the client, key performance indicators and recognise critical success factors for the business.
Identify and act upon opportunities to add value to existing clients.
Assist Client Managers / Client Directors / Partners with preparing ad hoc advice papers as required (e.g., Business Valuations, Due Diligence, Sale of a business) for review.
Sound knowledge of corporate governance requirements and their relationship to an organisation’s strategic management.
Assist with trust and estate planning, including understanding the mechanics of various vehicles used during the process.
Understanding clients’ goals and ensuring that our service is tailored towards these goals.
Display an advisory mindset and encourage the same from team members.
Assist Client Managers / Client Directors / Partners in risk assessments and management of engagements.
Understand the obligations under CAANZ ethical standards – know what we can and can’t say

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

To be successful in this role you will ideally have.

• 5 + years’ experience in public accounting or combination of public accounting and corporate.
• CA qualified
• Management or Supervisory experience
• Outsourced CFO or Corporate Tax experience preferred but not required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Adept at providing sound commercial advice to stakeholders

What we promise to provide

• Competitive salary
• Extensive internal and external learning opportunities to support your development. From a detailed induction program to monthly technical training to bi-monthly advisory training and much more
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Small firm personality, big firm capability
• Strong diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and corporate responsibility priorities
• Convenient CBD location – our office is near Town Hall Station
• Social club, regular drinks, team building activities, EOFY party, all-day Christmas party
• Dedicated women’s program RISE
• A career pathway for you to grow

What’s life really like @ ESV?
At ESV, our clients know that we’re big enough to solve their complex business problems, but small enough to know their name when they call or visit.
The same principle applies to our staff.
As a leading business advisory and accountancy firm, we’re big enough to provide you with the training and opportunities to grow your career in a variety of fields – but we still take the time to learn about your individual interests and goals. We are incredibly proud of our culture … ESV is a place where all our team members learn and grow (and enjoy some fun along the way).
Next Steps
Interested in finding out more? Apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter to recruitment@esvgroup.com.a

• 5 + years’ experience in public accounting or combination of public accounting and corporate.
• CA qualified
• Management or Supervisory experience
• Outsourced CFO or Corporate Tax experience preferred but not required
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Adept at providing sound commercial advice to stakeholder