Senior Accountant

at  PKF Australia

Join our team as a Senior Accountant at PKF
Newcastle

PKF Sydney & Newcastle is seeking a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager to join the Business Accounting Services team.

• Career progression opportunities
• Great work environment & culture, WFH and office
• Competitive salary

The opportunity

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT VALUES THEIR EMPLOYEES AND OFFERS CAREER PROGRESSION?

PKF Sydney & Newcastle is seeking a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager to join the Business Accounting Services team. You will be working alongside a group of talented professionals. This is a permanent role within a flexible working fun environment, based in Newcastle.
PKF is a different sort of accounting firm. We are a mid-tier practice, and a national award-winning accounting, tax and business advisory firm with a focus on providing quality service to decision makers across a broad range of industries. With an appetite for progress, continual improvement and innovation. PKF strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by being responsive, creative and by going the extra mile to deliver superior outcomes.
This position lies within our Business Advisory Services team. Primarily responsible for assisting clients by overseeing a team to prepare financial and management accounting reports and their tax compliance obligations. This position requires the ability to identify issues and provide solutions in a proactive manner.
Please apply today by sending your CV to myfuturecounts@pkf.com.au or feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Georgina Youssef for a confidential chat on 02 8346 6000.
About PKF

At PKF, we create a positive environment that enable our people to feel valued and achieve their full potential. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Exceptional opportunity for career development and progression
• Dynamic and talented team to work and develop alongside
• Opportunity for secondment in PKF offices overseas
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work/Life balance encouraged
• Friendly culture and team events
• Outstanding study support and training
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Take your birthday off work – on us
• Employee referral cash bonus.

Key responsibilities
Processing and reviewing financial statements, preparation of management reports, preparation of review of entities’ income tax and BAS/IAS returns, preparation of interim financial accounts and providing tax planning proposals, preparation and analysis of management reports, prepare, analyse and review accounts, financial data presentation, assist in monthly billing process.
What you need to apply
This position requires a highly organised, executional team player with excellent initiative. Ability to build trust and relationships with clients is key. Good communication and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and training to junior staff members. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

CA or CPA qualifications (or working towards), 5 years’ experience ideally within mid-tier exposure, proficient in Xero and MYOB, excellent written and verbal communication.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification?
• Have you completed a certified practising accountant (CPA) qualification?
• How many years of accounting experience do you have?
• Do you have professional experience preparing income tax returns?
• How many years of taxation experience do you have?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• Do you have experience using MYOB?

Please refer the Job description for details