Senior Financial Accountant
$100k - $130k + super
Melbourne
Hybrid/Work from Home role

About the Opportunity

Our client has partnered with Tiger & Bear Partners to create a next-generation advisory group delivering integrated legal, accounting, strategy, M&A, and corporate advisory services under one roof. Together, they support a diverse client base ranging from startups, technology businesses, and venture capital firms through to mid-market and corporate organisations.
Driven by a shared vision to transform business support services in Australia, the group combines deep technical expertise with a people-first, innovative approach.
The Accounting team delivers comprehensive accounting and financial management solutions focused on compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional client outcomes. The business fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture where technology, continuous learning, and innovation are embraced at every level. Their clients include ambitious founders, investors, and high-growth businesses, making this an ideal environment for professionals who thrive in fast-paced and entrepreneurial settings.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their growing team. In this position, you will manage financial operations, prepare reporting and compliance deliverables, and provide strategic financial support across a portfolio of startup and scale-up clients, investment funds, and complex business structures.
This role offers a unique blend of technical accounting, operational finance, and advisory exposure, making it well suited to someone who enjoys working closely with innovative businesses and sophisticated investors.
Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Operations

• Oversee end-to-end month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Review and support payroll processing, employee entitlements, and Single Touch Payroll obligations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform reconciliations across balance sheets, bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, management reporting, and board reporting packs

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, PAYG, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations
• Support year-end reporting, tax submissions, and audit processes
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisers
• Assist with tax planning activities and management of provisional tax liabilities

Investment Accounting & Administration

• Support fund accounting activities including NAV calculations, LP reporting, capital accounts, and distributions
• Produce investor reporting and assist with liquidity management and audit preparation
• Maintain investment registers and monitor valuations and performance using Xero and fund administration platforms
• Assist clients with regulatory and compliance obligations

Client & Team Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and regular check-ins
• Manage client deliverables to ensure exceptional service standards
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

About You

You are commercially minded, highly organised, and confident working directly with clients. You combine strong technical accounting capabilities with excellent communication skills and enjoy operating across both compliance and advisory-focused work.
Desired Skills & Experience

• CPA or CA qualified (or nearing completion)
• 3–5+ years’ accounting experience with exposure to BAS/IAS and compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder and client relationship management skills
• Experience working with startups, scaleups, investment funds, or complex entity structures
• Solid understanding of IFRS and accounting standards
• Advanced Excel skills and strong Xero experience
• High attention to detail with strong professional integrity and discretion
• Confidence engaging with founders, senior stakeholders, and external advisers

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with innovative, high-growth businesses and modern investment structures
• Strong mentorship and career development within a multidisciplinary advisory environment
• Collaborative and values-driven culture focused on innovation and growth

Additional Benefits

• Offices located in prime Melbourne and Sydney locations
• Hybrid working arrangement with WFH Mondays available across the team
• 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to government entitlements
• Five additional leave days annually
• Two-week work-from-anywhere program
• Company-wide annual offsites and team events
• Employee bonus and equity participation program
• Wellness initiatives including massages and meditation sessions
• A genuinely people-focused culture with a human-centric approach to client partnerships