Senior Client Manager - Bookkeeping

Ashfords is Melbourne’s Southeast’s largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm. Across eight specialist service lines, we combine energy, agility and commercial insight to deliver standout outcomes for every client—supported by a culture built on diversity, growth and acting with integrity.

We are based in Dandenong South, right next to Keysborough, making us easily accessible to clients and partners across the region.

About the Role

Ashfords is looking for Senior Client Manager - Bookkeeping to manage a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality bookkeeping services and value-added financial advisory support. This role combines technical expertise with strategic insight, helping clients improve financial performance, understand their numbers, and achieve business goals.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a hands-on manager who takes ownership from start to finish—setting clear direction, coaching your team to do their best work, and applying calm and commercial judgement. You’ll be backed by a connected leadership group and the wider Ashfords team, with the opportunity to improve the way we work and genuine opportunities to keep growing your capability.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or advisory roles
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
• Solid understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience providing financial insights or advisory services
• Proven client relationship management experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Job Responsibilities

Duties Include (but not limited to)

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, receivable, payroll and reconciliations
• Provide clients with financial insights, analysis, and actionable recommendations
• Supervise, mentor, and develop offshore bookkeeping team members
• Allocate and review work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Assist with onboarding new clients and system implementations (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and internal controls

Job Benefits

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the benefits and career opportunity you’d expect in a global firm, paired with the impact and visibility that comes with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team. Our focus is simple: delivering “financial freedom and peace of mind” for our clients, our firm, and our people. Fast-growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.

• Flexible work arrangements
• Social activities, and off-site team building days with a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).
• Active investment in your professional development with internal and external tailored training.
• Financial incentives in addition to your salary

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.

How to apply

For further information about the practice go to www.ashfords.com.au or contact John Christou on 0428 433 217 for a confidential conversation.