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This is a Accountant - Fordham role with Perpetual Limited based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Perpetual Limited Role Seniority - mid level More about the Accountant - Fordham role at Perpetual Limited More time off for the things that matter - up to 6 weeks leave annually Work where we work best - hybrid office/work-from-home environment Develop your accounting career in a supportive, collaborative team environment About Fordham At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australias leading business owners and Managers with all facets of their business. Were one of the countrys fast growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint comprising 20 Partners and over 150 staff working in top-grade CBD offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. Our industry leading Business Advisors enjoy a varied breadth of work, helping clients build both their business value and personal wealth. We think our unique business model, coupled with our drive for our peoples growth and diversity, makes us a great place for ambitious people to realise their potential and thrive. About the role As an Accountant at Fordham you will: Work as part of a team delivering exceptional accounting services to clients, who are primarily business owners and business managers. Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and self-managed super funds. Work on tax compliance, including Division 7A, FBT, CGT, payroll and other indirect tax calculations. Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives. Research tax, business structuring, wealth, and asset protection issues. Work collaboratively within teams and across teams to promote best practice. About you Bachelors degree in accounting or commerce. Have commenced or completed CA/CPA studies. Experience working in Australian public practice. Experience working with privately owned groups with multiple entity types, and individuals. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and time management skills. How we work Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. Employee benefits Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year. An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing. Access to study support and commitment to supporting professional development. Diversity and inclusion WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018. Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy. A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change. We support over 50 Indigenous communities through Native Title Trusts, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. Our goal is to provide a work environment that enables you to thrive, whatever your circumstances. Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, youll be learning new things all the time and the Perpetual Limited team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don''t meet 100% of whats outlined Key Responsibilities Delivering exceptional accounting services. Preparing financial statements and tax returns. Researching tax and business structuring issues. Key Strengths Bachelors degree in accounting or commerce. CA/CPA studies. Experience in Australian public practice. Strong interpersonal skills. Time management skills. Experience with privately owned groups. Why Perpetual Limited is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career thats right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Perpetual Limited not with Hatch.