Job Description

Are you a technical accounting specialist who enjoys solving complex accounting issues rather than performing audit testing?

KPMG's Mid-Market & Private Accounting & Reporting Centre (MARC) is growing, and we're looking for an Assistant Manager to join our national team.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys researching accounting standards, preparing technical advice, solving complex reporting issues and presenting solutions to clients and stakeholders.

We are particularly interested in candidates from Big 4 Accounting Advisory, FAAS, ARA, CFO Advisory and Professional Practice teams.

While external audit experience is valued, this is not a traditional audit role. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about technical accounting, financial reporting and helping clients navigate complex accounting challenges.

The Role

This is a national role rather than being restricted to one office, offering you the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and colleagues across Australia and the South Pacific. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical accounting assistance: Provide core expertise in the interpretation and application of AASB and IFRS standards for a diverse range of organisations.
• Growth & Business Development: Apply your growth mindset to actively contribute to the expansion of the team and business; we value creativity in identifying new opportunities and leading internal initiatives.
• Public Speaking & Training: MARC delivers biannual financial reporting updates to our clients across multiple offices; you will play a key role in these sessions, providing an excellent platform to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills.
• Transaction & structuring support: Address accounting implications for complex transactions, including acquisitions, restructures, and share-based payments.
• Accounting policy development: Assist clients in preparing clear, compliant accounting policies and manuals tailored to their organisation.
• Opportunities for client secondments allowing you to work directly within client teams and gain practical, in‑house exposure to complex financial reporting and technical accounting challenges.
• Financial statement compilation: Oversee the compilation of complex financial statements and provide necessary accounting advisory support.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with commercial thinking.

• Proven experience within:
  • Accounting Advisory
  • FAAS
  • CFO Advisory
  • Accounting & Reporting Advisory
  • Professional Practice
  • Technical Accounting teams
• Strong understanding of AASB and IFRS.
• Experience researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Experience preparing technical accounting advice and recommendations.

Work Your Way

At KPMG, we believe that "where" and "when" you work should fit your life, not the other way around.

• Location Flexible: This role is a national opportunity and can be based in Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, or Brisbane
• True Work-Life Balance: We offer genuine flexibility to ensure you can meet your personal commitments while excelling professionally.
• Agile Arrangements: Whether it’s flexible start/finish times, hybrid working patterns, or compressed hours, we are committed to finding a rhythm that works for you.

Why KPMG's MARC Team?

The MARC team supports mid‑market, private, and government organisations by helping them navigate complex technical accounting and financial reporting challenges with clarity and confidence. Our work is practical, collaborative, and tailored to the specific needs of each client across Australia and the South Pacific.

In MARC, you experience the best of both worlds: the scale, resources, and technical depth of a global firm, combined with the agile, relationship‑driven environment of working closely with private and mid‑market organisations. This creates meaningful client impact, strong professional relationships, and opportunities to build deep technical expertise in a supportive national team.

Qualifications

CA, CPA or equivalent qualification.

Technical Areas You Will Advise On

• Business combinations (AASB 3 / IFRS 3)
• Share-based payments (AASB 2 / IFRS 2)
• Revenue recognition (AASB 15 / IFRS 15)
• Leases (AASB 16 / IFRS 16)
• Financial instruments (AASB 9 / IFRS 9)
• Consolidations and group restructures
• Accounting policy development
• Complex financial reporting matters

Additional Information

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.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

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!