Accounting and Tax - Senior Manager

Ashfords is the largest independently owned multidisciplinary firm in Melbourne’s Southeast. With seven specialist business units, we bring energy, flexibility and commercial focus to every client engagement—backed by a culture that values diversity, progression and doing the right thing.

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

About the Role

We’re looking for a Accounting and Tax - Senior Manager to lead a high-performing team and to own significant client portfolio. At Ashfords, we don't see this role as "just another Manager position." We're looking for someone who wants ownership, not just a title. You will partnering with Partners and senior stakeholders, you’ll set delivery standards, enhance client outcomes, and advise high-net-worth individuals and international structures.

This role suits a leader who takes end-to-end portfolio ownership, setting clear expectations, leading and coaching others to perform at their best, and bringing a calm, commercial lens to complex issues. You’ll be supported by a collaborative leadership group and the broader Ashfords business, with the autonomy to improve how we work and the platform to keep building your capability.

Requirements

• CA/CPA qualified.

• Solid experience across SME / private group clients.

• Strong grounding in Australian accounting and tax / Australian Accounting Standards.

• Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organisation and judgement.

• Strong people leadership skills, with a track record of developing others and building a sense of belonging and shared outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include

• Lead end-to end delivery of monthly and annual tax compliance and associated reporting, ensuring quality, timeliness and a strong client experience.
• Build and maintain senior client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Oversee month-end and year end financial processes in line with client timetables, accounting policies and agreed service standards.
• Ensure strong practice governance and compliance with legislative and professional requirements, escalating risks early and embedding quality controls.
• Coach, develop and performance-manage team members, creating clarity, capability and a high-accountability culture.
• Managing and taking ownership of portfolio of SME and private clients. Handling delivery planning resourcing, managing priorities, and supporting sustainable outcomes across quality, timeframes and commercial performance.

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 into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.

• Financial incentives in addition to your salary

Why people join (and stay)

• Real ownership of your portfolio and team
• Leadership that is accessible and pragmatic
• A firm that is growing — and open to doing things differently
• Flexibility that actually works in practice
• Strong team culture
• Ongoing investment in your growth — technically and commercially

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.