Senior Accountant 2

• More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave
• Flexible Work Environment: Work where you work best - whether in the office or from home.

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.

Following the completion of a comprehensive Strategic Review in May 2024, it was announced that Perpetual Limited will become a standalone Asset Management business and has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) who will acquire the Corporate Trust and Wealth Management businesses.

An exciting opportunity to be part of the wider Fordham and Team Velocity.

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 you will:

• Supervise and coach, and delegate work to juniors in your team
• Coordinate with your team leader on the various phases of an engagement
• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMSFs
• Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives
• Assist Manager & Partner with business performance, structuring, wealth, and asset protection engagements

About you

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Commerce, and either studying or have completed CA or CPA
• Approximately 3-5 years' experience in an Australian Chartered or CPA accounting firm
• Exposure to large business structures, and complex and diverse engagements
• Good understanding of tax issues such as Division 7A, GST, FBT and self-managed superannuation funds
• Experience in supervising and delegating work to junior staff

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

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
• Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development.

Diversity and inclusion

• WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.
• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.