Senior Tax Accountant
About the firm
Operating for more than 30 years, this advisory firm has a clearly articulated vision to be the “Advisory Firm of the Future”. With a team of 170 members across Sydney, Newcastle, and Brisbane, they provide a diverse suite of services including Business Advice & Accounting, Taxation, Corporate Assurance, Wealth Management, and Employee Benefits. Their client base is notably diverse, ranging from ASX-listed companies and large privately owned businesses to start-ups and NFP organisations.
The firm’s culture is client centricity, teamwork, and innovation. They pride themselves on being an agile, progressive, and learning-oriented organisation that harnesses the talent of its people to create strong financial futures for their clients. Employees work in a supportive, energetic environment that inspires excellence and provides a solid platform for future career growth.
About the role
- Manage a wide exposure to a variety of business services and tax issues within a growing team.
- Play an integral role in deliverables for clients and the team through strong communication and ethical standards.
- Execute high-level technical work in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
- Perform reviews of accounting and taxation work prepared by other team members (for Senior level).
- Review email communications, including queries and advice, to be sent to Australian advisers.
- Utilize business skills to assist with cashflow planning, budgeting, and the analysis of management accounts.
- Apply exceptional time and project management skills to ensure quality service delivery.
- Maintain proactive involvement in the technical development of both yourself and the wider team.
- Ensure strict adherence to firm systems and procedures regarding file management and security.
About you
- 3-5+ years of related experience, ideally working for an Australian accounting practice.
- CPA or CA qualified, or currently close to completing these studies.
- Excellent technical skills in Australian tax and accounting compliance.
- Proficiency in cloud-based systems, specifically Xero and XeroTax.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of personal maturity.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities to improve service quality.
- A self-starter who enjoys challenging work and is seeking ongoing professional development.
- Experience in reviewing the work of others is required for those entering at a Senior level.
