Senior Accountant - Agribusiness Specialist

If you’re an experienced accountant with a genuine interest in agribusiness and looking for a role that offers more than compliance, this is an opportunity to step into a specialist advisory-focused team with strong market presence and real career momentum.

At Bentleys, we’ve built a leading reputation in the agribusiness sector, working closely with primary producers, family enterprises and rural businesses across a broad range of industries. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Accountant with Australian public practice experience in agribusiness to join our Adelaide-based team.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, understands the unique commercial and operational drivers of Australian farming businesses, and is ready to take the next step in their career within a respected and growing firm.

About the role

This is a genuine client-facing role with exposure to high-quality work, trusted relationships and advice that goes well beyond year-end compliance.

Working closely with a portfolio of agribusiness clients, you will provide tailored accounting, taxation and advisory services to support their growth and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns for agribusiness clients
  
• Delivering tax planning, structuring and strategic advice specific to the agriculture sector
  
• Building trusted relationships with farmers, producers and agribusiness operators
  
• Assisting clients with cashflow management, succession planning and business decisions
  
• Supporting and mentoring junior professionals and reviewing their work
  
• Contribute to a high-performing team with a strong focus on quality, service and sector expertise
  

About you

• CA/CPA qualified (or near completion)
  
• 3+ years’ experience in Australian public practice
  
• Demonstrated experience working with agribusiness clients in Australia
  
• Strong knowledge of primary production tax concessions, structures and industry-specific issues
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing environments
  
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and the ability to work autonomously
  
• Strong knowledge of primary production tax concessions, structures and industry-specific issues
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing environments
  
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and the ability to work autonomously
  

What we offer

This is more than a Senior Accountant role as it’s an opportunity to build your profile in a highly regarded specialist team and work more closely with clients on the issues that matter most to their business.

Specialist advisory exposure – Get involved in tax planning, structuring, succession and strategic business advice

Meaningful work – Work with clients who are central to the Australian economy and rural communities

Career progression – Clear pathways to grow your technical capability, client responsibility and leadership skills

Quality clients – Build trusted relationships with well-known and established rural businesses and brands

Supportive team environment – Join a team that values collaboration, sector knowledge and strong client service

Professional development – Ongoing mentoring, development and opportunities to deepen your agribusiness expertise

Employee benefits – Access discounts across hundreds of retailers including groceries, travel, fuel, fashion, tech and more

Social and team culture – Enjoy regular social events and a connected, down-to-earth team environment

Ready for your next step?

If you’re looking to move beyond routine compliance work and join a firm where your agribusiness experience will be valued, developed and rewarded, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact our People & Culture team at ******@adel.bentleys.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This role is based in Adelaide, Australia, and full Australian working rights are essential.