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More time off for the things that matter - up to 6 weeks’ leave annually
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Work where we work best - hybrid office/work-from-home environment
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Develop your accounting career in a supportive, collaborative team environment
About Fordham
At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australia’s leading business owners and Managers with all facets of their business.
We’re one of the country’s 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 people’s 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:
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Work as part of a team delivering exceptional accounting services to clients, who are primarily business owners and business managers.
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Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and self-managed super funds.
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Work on tax compliance, including Division 7A, FBT, CGT, payroll and other indirect tax calculations.
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Prepare and implement tax planning strategies and initiatives.
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Research tax, business structuring, wealth, and asset protection issues.
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Work collaboratively within teams and across teams to promote best practice.
About you
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commerce
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Have commenced or completed CA/CPA studies
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Experience working in Australian public practice
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Experience working with privately owned groups with multiple entity types, and individuals
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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
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Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
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An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
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Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development.
Diversity and inclusion
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WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality since 2018.
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Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy.
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A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change.
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We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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
