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About the Role
As an Assistant Manager in the MARC team, you will act as a trusted client-facing advisor, leveraging your deep technical expertise to help organisations stay confident, compliant, and future-ready. This national role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and colleagues across Australia and the South Pacific.
Responsibilities
- Provide core expertise in the interpretation and application of AASB and IFRS standards for a diverse range of organisations.
- Contribute to the expansion of the team and business by identifying new opportunities and leading internal initiatives.
- Play a key role in biannual financial reporting update sessions for clients, enhancing public speaking and presentation skills.
- Address accounting implications for complex transactions, including acquisitions, restructures, and share-based payments.
- Assist clients in preparing clear, compliant accounting policies and manuals tailored to their organisation.
- Oversee the compilation of complex financial statements and provide necessary accounting advisory support.
- Gain practical, in-house exposure to complex financial reporting and technical accounting challenges through client secondments.
Requirements
- A strong background in technical accounting advisory is preferred.
- Audit experience is valued, but candidates who enjoy the advisory and problem-solving side of accounting standards are specifically sought.
- A core understanding and ability to interpret and apply complex AASB and IFRS standards.
- A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in technical accounting advisory within a Big4 firm.
- Combine deep AASB/IFRS expertise with practical commercial experience to provide fit-for-purpose guidance.
- A proactive approach with interest in contributing to team growth and capability building.
- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent).
Skills
- Technical accounting advisory
- AASB and IFRS standards interpretation and application
- Growth mindset
- Business development
- Public speaking
- Presentation skills
- Transaction accounting
- Structuring support
- Accounting policy development
- Financial statement compilation
- Client-facing advisory
Location
- Sydney
- Adelaide
- Perth
- Brisbane
- National
Work Type
- Flexible
- Hybrid working patterns
- Agile Arrangements
Experience Level
- Assistant Manager
- 3-4 years
Education Level
- CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent)
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Generous paid parental leave
- Career breaks
- Retail discounts
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Salary packaging options
About the Company
- KPMG's Mid‑Market & Private Accounting & Reporting Centre (MARC) is a specialised and growing team within KPMG with representation across Australia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.
- MARC is dedicated to supporting mid-market, private, and government organisations with their complex technical accounting and financial reporting challenges.
- KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience.
- We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.
- Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back.
- You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.
Equal Opportunity
- Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.
- At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
- KPMG Australia: grow with us!