Careers at PTP

Accountant Opportunities | Junior, Intermediate & Senior Accountants

Shepparton | Melbourne | Geelong

Create Dreams Worth Fighting For

For more than 20 years, Perta Thomson Partners (PTP) has been helping individuals, families and businesses create dreams worth fighting for.

While we’re known as an accounting and business advisory firm, what we really do is help people move from where they are to where they desire to be.

That means understanding far more than numbers.

It means understanding businesses, families, goals, opportunities and challenges. It means helping clients make informed decisions that create the future they desire.

That’s why PTP has built a reputation for doing things differently. We don’t see ourselves as accountants who occasionally talk about strategy. We see ourselves as trusted advisers who use accounting expertise to help clients make better decisions.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for exceptional people to join our team in Shepparton, Melbourne and Geelong.

Whether you’re starting your accounting career, building advisory capability, or already operating as a trusted adviser, we’d love to hear from you.

Which opportunity best describes you?

Senior Accountant

“I am a trusted adviser.”

You’re already recognised as someone clients trust before making important decisions.

You enjoy building long-term relationships, leading client engagements and helping businesses and families achieve better outcomes.

You’ll manage a diverse client portfolio while providing strategic advice, technical expertise and commercial insight. You’ll also mentor and support developing team members and contribute to the growth and success of the firm.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to:

• Be a trusted adviser to clients
• Lead client relationships
• Influence strategic decisions
• Mentor and develop others
• Contribute to the future direction of the business

Typically suited to: 5+ years public practice experience with strong accounting and taxation knowledge.

“I am becoming a trusted adviser.”

You’re ready to move beyond pure compliance work and become more involved in helping clients achieve their goals.

You enjoy building relationships, strengthening your commercial understanding and developing the skills that will help you become a trusted adviser in the future.

You’ll work closely with clients and experienced advisers while taking increasing ownership of your work, client relationships and professional development.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to:

• Take increasing ownership and responsibility
• Strengthen client relationships
• Build advisory capability
• Expand commercial understanding
• Continue developing technically and professionally

Typically suited to: 3-5 years public practice experience.

“I want to learn, grow and build a great career.”

You’re excited about developing your skills, learning from experienced professionals and building strong technical foundations.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, industries and challenges while receiving support, mentoring and opportunities to grow your confidence and capability.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to:

• Learn from experienced advisers
• Build strong technical foundations
• Gain exposure to diverse clients and industries
• Develop confidence and capability
• Build a long-term professional career

Typically suited to: Graduates, undergraduates or early-career accountants.

Many firms talk about culture. We’re fortunate to have team members who have chosen to build long-term careers with us.

We believe talented people perform at their best when they are trusted, supported and given the opportunity to contribute beyond the boundaries of a traditional role.

At PTP you’ll find:

• A genuinely supportive and collaborative team
• Strong mentoring and professional development
• Exposure to Business Advisory, Financial Planning and Bookkeeping services
• Opportunities to build meaningful client relationships
• Freedom to contribute ideas and make a difference
• A culture focused on helping people flourish personally and professionally
• A business that genuinely lives its purpose of helping people create dreams worth fighting for

We value curiosity, initiative, accountability and a desire to continually improve.

Most importantly, we care deeply about our people and the impact they have on the lives of our clients.

Junior Accountant

• Studying towards or completed a degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline
• Experience with Xero or similar software advantageous
• Strong willingness to learn and develop

Intermediate Accountant

• Approximately 3-5 years public practice experience
• Strong accounting and taxation knowledge
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with clients

Senior Accountant

• 5+ years public practice experience
• Strong technical accounting and taxation expertise
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and provide commercial advice
• Experience mentoring or supporting team members desirable

If you’re looking for more than just another accounting role and would like to join a team that values growth, contribution and people, we’d love to hear from you.

When applying, simply tell us which level best reflects your current experience: Junior Accountant, Intermediate Accountant, Senior Accountant

Applications are welcome for our Shepparton, Melbourne and Geelong offices.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Admin Assistant

Do you want to be part of something?

Do you want to work with good people, and know that your contribution matters?

Would you like to be trusted, challenged and supported to grow?

Most importantly, are you looking for a workplace that sees the worth within you?

If you’re answering yes to these questions, we’d love to tell you a little more about who we are.

For more than 20 years, Perta Thomson Partners (PTP) has been helping individuals, families and businesses “Create Dreams Worth Fighting For.”

While we’re known as an accounting and business advisory firm, our underlying passion is changing people’s lives for the better – by moving them from where they are, to where they desire to be.

That philosophy doesn’t just apply to our clients. It applies to our team as well.

We believe people do their best work when they are supported, encouraged and given opportunities to contribute in ways that align with their strengths and interests.

In fact, some of our team members have been with us for 10, 15 and even 20 years. Others have discovered new interests along the way and created opportunities for themselves within the business.

If you have initiative, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute, we’re interested in what you can bring to our team.

About the role

This is far more than a traditional administration position.

You’ll become a key member of our Shepparton team, providing support to accountants, partners and clients while helping keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes.

Some days you’ll be coordinating workflow, preparing documentation, managing client information and assisting with invoicing.

Other days you’ll be solving problems, improving processes, supporting software systems or helping the team find more efficient ways of working.

No two days are exactly the same.

The variety keeps things interesting and creates opportunities to learn new skills across different areas of the business.

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to tick every box. We’re far more interested in your attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn than whether you’ve done every task before.

The people who thrive at PTP are typically organised, reliable, curious, eager to learn and willing to take ownership of their work. They’re strong communicators, team players and the sort of people who notice the small details that others miss.

Previous administration experience will be highly regarded, although it isn’t essential.

What makes PTP different?

We genuinely invest in our people.

We support flexible working arrangements and understand that life exists outside work.

Many of our team members have built long and rewarding careers with us while balancing family commitments and personal goals.

We celebrate initiative and welcome new ideas. If you identify opportunities to improve a process, support a project or contribute in a different way, you’ll be encouraged to do so.

Some people join PTP expecting an administration role and discover opportunities they never anticipated. Whether that’s learning new skills, taking on greater responsibility or contributing in areas that align with their interests, we’re always interested in helping people grow.

We want you to build a career where you flourish!

This role could be ideal for you if…

• You enjoy being the person others rely on.
• You take pride in creating order from complexity.
• You like solving problems, improving systems and helping a team perform at its best.
• You’re looking for a workplace where your contribution is valued and your future isn’t limited by your job title.

Apply now

If you’re looking for more than just another administration role and would like to join a team that values growth, contribution and people, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected]