Senior Accountants – Melbourne & Sydney | Make 2026 Your Year at Fordham!
Expressions of Interest now open
Locations: Sydney, Melbourne
Work Type: Permanent, Full-time
Are you ready for a new challenge in 2026? At Fordham, we believe your career should give you more - more time for what matters, more flexibility, and more opportunities to grow. If you’re a Senior Accountant looking for a dynamic new role, discover why Fordham could be the right place for you!
Why Fordham?
More time for what matters: Up to 6 weeks’ leave each year, so you can enjoy life outside work.
Work your way: Hybrid office/work-from-home model, plus the freedom to work from anywhere in Australia for up to a month each year.
Grow with us: Structured growth and development pathways, study support, and a genuine commitment to your professional journey.
Make an impact: Be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and giving back to our communities.
Wellbeing first: An annual allowance to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant at Fordham you will:
Supervise, coach, and delegate work to juniors, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
Coordinate with your team leader on engagement phases, assisting managers and partners with business performance, structuring, wealth, and asset protection.
Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMSFs.
Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce, and studying or completed CA or CPA.
Approximately 3–5 years’ experience in Australian public practice.
Exposure to large business structures and complex, diverse engagements.
Good understanding of tax issues such as Division 7A, GST, FBT, and SMSFs.
Experience supervising and delegating work to junior staff.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ready for a change? Start the new year with a new opportunity at Fordham—where our collaborative, people-first culture and commitment to growth and development can take you further in 2026!
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal.
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What We Do
Perpetual Limited is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company and our purpose is, and has always been, to create enduring prosperity. We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 135 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships, some of which span five generations. We aim to be the most trusted brand in financial services. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we provide asset management, wealth management and trustee services to local and international clients. Our operations span Australia, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States
