Life At Matthews Steer
Take your accounting career to the next level
A rapidly growing second-tiered accounting and advisory firm established more than 30 years ago, our practice comprises ninepartners and more than 50 staff, and is the go-to for growing Melbourne entrepreneurial businesses and family businesses. We're committed to the job satisfaction, professional development and well-being of our colleagues, and our convenient Essendon location helps our team enjoys the work-life balance that they deserve.
More than just a number
At Matthews Steer our purpose is 'empowering our communities to live their potential' – and when we say that we’re not just talking about our clients! Flexible working arrangements, defined career pathways, structured training, proactive gender diversity, direct contact with clients, annual employee recognition awards, and a café-quality coffee machine are just some of the ways we ensure each of our employees is more than just a number to us.
Matthews Steer is committed to gender equality and equal opportunity in the workplace, and offers monetary and non-monetary rewards and benefits. These include competitive salaries, salary sacrificing of annual leave for those who work with us for three years-plus, life insurance and income protection opportunities, support for selected professional development studies, and paid maternity leave plus flexible return to work options for all new mums and dads.
Living our purpose and values
Our culture is the product of our commitment to professional excellence, and our alignment with our purpose (see above) And our four underpinning values of being:
- Nurturing
- Inquisitive
- Optimistic and
- Passionate
Our commitment to employee engagement, fostering a high-quality workplace culture, and helping our employees to maximise their potential is highlighted by our most recent employee engagement survey. Conducted by external agency, Fibre HR, the survey recorded the best results in our history, with a four per cent year-on-year improvement, and higher than average results in all survey categories in comparison to professional services industry averages.
Team approach
Our team members’ enthusiasm fosters a rewarding work environment that delivers personal job satisfaction in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
We don’t believe in individual offices at Matthews Steer, and our open plan environment encourages a fun, caring and team-oriented workplace that enables our staff to learn continuously from more senior staff, while in turn mentoring and guiding those around them.
The Partners at Matthews Steer are inspirational, aspirational, passionate leaders who continually stretch and challenge each of us to improve our service offering and technical abilities. Teamwork is paramount, and we encourage colleagues to jump in and help each other out. The size of our business enables a flexible approach, allowing innovation to be the key to your success.
Join our team
We are always looking to expand our team with quality accounting, financial planning and administration professionals and we encourage our team to take advantage of our generous employee referral bonus.
If you’re ready to join a progressive, dynamic, expanding and innovative accounting and advisory firm, where you’re treated as more than just a number, please call Hilda Boulton from our HR team, or click here to email Hilda.
To view current job opportunities at Matthews Steer, or to register your interest for a future role at Matthews Steer, please visit our careers page.