Accountant - Manager/Senior Manager

Manager/Senior Manager - Accounting

Melbourne based and ready for your next career move?

Workforce Extensions Ballarat is proud to be supporting PPT Accounting and Financial Services in seeking an experienced Manager / Senior Manager to join their team.

PPT is one of Ballarat's most established and respected accounting and financial services firms, known for its technical expertise, personalised advice and long standing client relationships across the region.

This is an opportunity for an experienced public practice accountant who is looking for more than their next compliance role. The position offers genuine leadership responsibility, exposure to higher level advisory work and, for the right person, a long term pathway towards partnership.

The role is based at PPT's Ballarat office, with some flexibility to work from home. Melbourne based candidates are encouraged to apply, particularly those who are comfortable travelling to Ballarat and who would be open to relocating to Ballarat at some stage in the future.

About the Role

As a Manager / Senior Manager, you will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring staff, supporting business growth and contributing to the ongoing development of the firm.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Managing BAS, IAS, FBT and payroll tax obligations.
• Providing proactive business and tax advisory services.
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.
• Building strong, long term client relationships.
• Supporting workflow management and team development.
• Working across a broad client base including agriculture, trades, medical, hospitality, retail and professional services.

What PPT Offers

• A genuine pathway into senior leadership and future partnership for the right person.
• A well established and highly respected Ballarat based firm.
• Flexible working arrangements, including some work from home.
• Melbourne based candidates are welcome, with regular travel to the Ballarat office required.
• The opportunity to eventually relocate to Ballarat and build a long term career within the local business community.
• Ongoing professional development and support for CPA or CA.
• Twice yearly Melbourne conferences and regular in house training.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly social events, monthly team lunches and wellness initiatives.
• A collaborative, down to earth team culture where your contribution is valued.
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders and gain exposure to higher level business advisory work.

About You

You are an experienced public practice accountant who is ready to step into a leadership role and is motivated by the opportunity to grow into a future ownership position over time.

You will bring:

• Strong experience in public practice accounting.
• Solid technical knowledge of Australian taxation.
• Degree qualifications with CPA or CA completed.
• The ability to build and manage client relationships with confidence.
• Leadership capability and experience mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, FYI Docs or similar systems.
• A long term mindset and genuine interest in progressing your career within a Ballarat based firm.
• A willingness to regularly travel to Ballarat.
• Ideally, an openness to relocating to Ballarat in the future.

Why This Role?

This is more than just your next accounting role.

It is an opportunity to join an established local firm, take on genuine leadership responsibility and position yourself for future partnership.

For someone currently living in Melbourne, it also provides a way to start that journey without needing to relocate immediately, while giving you the opportunity to transition to Ballarat over time if the role and lifestyle are the right fit.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available, payable upon successful completion of a six month probation period.

If you are an experienced public practice accountant looking for a genuine long term career opportunity and are open to building that career in Ballarat, we would be keen to have a confidential conversation.

For further information, please contact Justin Thompson at Workforce Extensions on 0418 392 056.

PPT Accounting and Financial Services has engaged Workforce Extensions Ballarat to manage the recruitment process for this position.

To ensure the process is managed consistently and confidentially, all enquiries, applications and communication regarding the position should be directed through Workforce Extensions.

Please do not contact PPT Accounting and Financial Services directly regarding this vacancy. We will manage all communication with the business on your behalf throughout the recruitment process.