Senior Accountant to Assistant Manager

Senior Accountant to Assistant Manager – Kelly + Partners Sydney CBD

Kelly + Partners Sydney CBD is seeking a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager to join its expanding team. This role offers an experienced professional the chance to advance their career, enhance advisory skills, and play a significant part in developing client relationships and team members.

Our Mission Kelly + Partners' mission is to assist its people, private business owners, and the communities it serves to "Be Better Off." You will receive support for professional development, leadership, and building a lasting career.

Why Kelly+Partners?

• Accelerate Your Career: We are committed to developing future leaders. Whether you are an experienced Senior Accountant seeking advancement or already at an Assistant Manager level, you will access structured career pathways, leadership opportunities, and ongoing support for your career milestones.
• Work With Interesting Clients: Engage closely with a varied client base, gaining exposure to complex advisory work and building trusted relationships that deliver meaningful client outcomes.
• Be Part of a Collaborative Team: Join a professional, supportive, and high-performing environment where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork are integral. Successes are celebrated, and there is genuine investment in each other's growth.
• Ongoing Learning & Development: Access continuous learning opportunities, including technical tax training, external speakers, leadership development programs, and support for further study, to help you stay ahead.
• Award-Winning Culture: Recognised as an Employer of Choice and Best Workplace for Women, we foster an inclusive, supportive, and people-first workplace where individuals can thrive professionally and personally.

The Opportunity As a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager, you will become a trusted adviser to clients while contributing to the future success of the team. You will work closely with Partners, providing strategic advice, identifying client opportunities, reviewing complex work, and mentoring developing accountants. This role, with its blend of client-facing responsibilities, technical expertise, and leadership exposure, provides an opportunity to broaden your impact and continue your career progression within a growing national firm.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Partners and team members to achieve exceptional client outcomes.
• Support the delivery of tax planning and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Review and oversee the preparation of Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships through proactive advice and exceptional service.
• Review the preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT, CGT, and PAYG obligations across various client structures.
• Liaise with the ATO and other statutory authorities on behalf of clients.
• Participate in training sessions, technical workshops, team meetings, and social events.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the Sydney CBD office.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of experience within a Chartered Accounting Practice.
• CA qualified or currently undertaking the CA Program.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Expertise in practice management platforms such as MYOB AE, APS, HowNow, Active Ledger, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about building client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Proactive, motivated, and keen to continue developing professionally.

Key Facts

• Location: Sydney NSW
• Work Type: Full-time
• Remote/On-site: Onsite
• Reporting Line: Works closely with Partners.
• Application Instructions: Please apply as instructed.