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More time off for the things that matter - up to 6 weeks’ leave annually.
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Work where we work best - hybrid office/work-from-home environment.
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Develop your accounting career in a supportive, collaborative team environment.
About Fordham
At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australia’s leading business owners and Managers with all facets of their business.
We’re one of the country’s fast growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint comprising 20+ Partners and over 150 staff working in top-grade CBD offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
Our industry leading Business Advisors enjoy a varied breadth of work, helping clients build both their business value and personal wealth.
We think our unique business model, coupled with our drive for our people’s growth and diversity, makes us a great place for ambitious people to realise their potential and thrive.
About the role
As a Senior Accountant at Fordham you will:
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Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMSFs.
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Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives.
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Coordinate with your team leader on the various phases of an engagement, assisting manager and partner with business performance, structuring, wealth, and asset protection engagements.
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Supervise, coach, and delegate work to juniors in your team, promoting an environment of collaboration and teamwork.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commerce, and either studying or have completed CA or CPA.
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Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in Australian public practice.
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Exposure to large business structures, and complex and diverse engagements.
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Good understanding of tax issues such as Division 7A, GST, FBT and SMSFs.
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Experience in supervising and delegating work to junior staff.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.
Employee benefits
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Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
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An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
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Access to study support and commitment to supporting professional development.
Diversity and inclusion
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WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.
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Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
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A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
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We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances.
Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal.
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Perpetual Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
525 Collins Street, , Melbourne, VIC , Australia, 3000
