Step up, take ownership, and build your pathway to Partnership . This role is ideal for a Senior Accountant ready for their next move, or an established Manager looking for genuine progression.

Our Mission

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

About Kelly+Partners

• Top 20 accounting firm with offices across Australia, Ireland, USA and Hong Kong
• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022 and awarded one of Australia's Best Workplaces for Women 2023
• 20 years in the industry with consistent growth of 30% per annum!

Why Join Us?

At Kelly+Partners Melbourne we are committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team. We actively invest in our people and provide you with the resources to set you up for success!

Partnership Pathway & Equity Opportunity: Aspirations to become a Partner? Join a Top 20 Accounting Firm offering equity ownership opportunities and a structured career development plan to support you on the pathway to Partnership.

Diverse Clients & Development: Work with a varied portfolio of private business clients across a range of industries. Focus on your professional development with access to monthly tax training, external speakers and ongoing internal training to broaden your knowledge.

Prime CBD Location: Work from our modern office, with laneway cafés, world-class dining, and Southern Cross and Flinders Street stations all at your doorstep.

Community & Collaboration: At our Melbourne office, you'll be surrounded by a team that genuinely supports one another and thrives on shared success.

Local Impact - Global Network: Build your career in one of Australia's most vibrant business hubs while being part of a leading accounting firm with a global network across Australia, USA, Ireland and Hong Kong.

The Opportunity

This is a career-defining opportunity for a Manager ready to step into a role with genuine influence. You'll take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, work directly alongside Partners on advisory-led engagements, and help drive the strategic direction of our Melbourne practice.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with Partners and team members to ensure client work is completed in a timely manner
• Provide tax planning and advisory services to clients
• Mentor and train staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
• Develop and manage client relationships, providing expert advisory services and solutions to add long-term value
• Lead and review the preparation of Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
• Lead and review the preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT, CGT and PAYG for a variety of companies and trusts
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients
• Participate in training seminars, team meetings and social events
• Help provide exceptional service to our clients

About You:

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a Chartered Accounting Practice
• Chartered Accountant qualification or in progress
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or similar
• Expertise using accounting software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Committed to providing exceptional service to our clients
• A confident leader and mentor, ready to take ownership of client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our Melbourne office

• Published on 16 Jul 2026, 6:36 AM