Are you someone who wants a stimulating and rewarding career in a professional and forward-thinking accounting practice?

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our accounting and business services team because we're on the hunt for dynamic individuals with initiative, high standards and above all else, a can-do attitude to join our team.

Based in our spacious, open-plan and newly refurbished office within the Federal Mills Business Precinct, you'll feel right at home surrounded by lush indoor greenery and forward-thinking colleagues representing diverse backgrounds. We want you to become an integral part of our growing accounting team and make a difference with us, either by working from our Geelong Office or with options for hybrid/working from home.

You will be a key team member working with our clients, providing business services and tax including: Company, Trust, Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) and Individual returns; reviewing and assisting our junior team members and bookkeeping teams; overseeing Payroll Tax, SGC and ensuring our clients can concentrate on running their businesses's seamlessly. High-level technical knowledge is an advantage, but not required.

About you!

We're not simply seeking to fill a position on our staff; we're in search of a true team member, someone who sees our workplace as a second home. We want someone who is looking to take advantage of the opportunity to grow in their role and really support our clients and our team.

We will provide the freedom and support for you to grow and develop, whilst you continue helping our clients with their personal and business affairs. We support initiative and want you to express that whilst maintaining a meticulous, willing and can-do attitude.

So, what does a day in the life look like as a Senior Accountant? While we can guarantee no two days will be the same, this could be you...

Preparing various financial reports for our clients, including financial statements, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasts;

Managing the preparation and lodgement of tax returns and other regular filings while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations;

Providing accounting advice and support to other teams within our group;

Preparing income tax returns for individuals with minimal supervision; and

Identifying extra assistance as required by clients and bringing thoughts to your manager.

Depending on your experience, you may also be:

Analysing and interpreting clients' financial reports and discussing the client's results and position with managers, directors and clients;

Applying expert knowledge of tax regulations in areas such as capital gains, fringe benefits, insolvency, GST, PAYG withholding, PAYG instalments, fuel tax, etc.; and

Reviewing the work of junior accounting and bookkeeping team members while leading and mentoring them in their roles.

Key Selection Criteria!

Completion of a Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent;

Completion or working to complete CPA or CA studies;

Skills with numbers and analytics acumen;

Understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices;

Excellent problem-solving skills;

Timely management and priority management skills;

Ability to analyse the client's needs holistically and identify any risk, threat or opportunity for the client and refer internally where additional legal, financial planning or other support would be beneficial to the client;

High level of attention to detail;

Ability to recognise an unknown topic and where to go to complete research related to your position within a reasonable timeframe;

Experience using Microsoft applications and exposure to general accounting and internal software applications;

Ability to learn and take on ad-hoc requests, handing more than one job at once;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

Full working rights to work in Australia.

Extra desirable requirements would look like... a commitment to the Canny ethos "All people, all walks of life", demonstrating an unwavering dedication to treating every individual who engages with our office, in any capacity, with the utmost respect, in line with our Canny values.

Ability to work well with all team members, inclusive of all personalities, in line with our Canny Culture;

Identify and communicate to your manager any issues or concerns impacting upon your performance and make suggestions that will improve service quality;

Willingness to participate in the development and implementation of any new programs or projects; and

Self-motivation to continually update skills and knowledge by participating in training and education, and reading professional publications.

What is our point of difference?

We have been operating for over 65 years, helping our clients from near and far. We are passionate about the community we work and live in, and actively support our clients and local businesses.

We celebrate personal growth, thrive on learning and embrace diversity and inclusion in our constantly evolving team.

We are strong advocates for workplace flexibility, whether that be in the form of work from home or ensuring that you are front and centre and your child's awards assembly.

Applying!

We have two spots within our accounting team that we are looking to fill. Feel like this is the right fit for you, but might not tick off all of the Key Selection Criteria? That's ok, make sure to include this in your cover letter.

To be considered for this position within our team, please ensure both a cover letter and resume are submitted.

Salary will be paid commensurate with experience; however, an indicative commencement range would be: $70,000 - $90,000.

Applications close: 09 August 2025