Senior Accountant
- Manage a varied portfolio of individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs.
- Provide high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.
- Mentor junior accountants and contribute to improvements across systems and processes.
Job Description
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Public Practice
- Hybrid
- $120,000 + Super
An established Perth accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice accountant looking for greater client exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio.
Offering a hybrid working arrangement, the position will suit someone who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while remaining part of a collaborative and supportive team.
The Role
As Senior Tax Accountant, you will manage a varied portfolio of individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Managing tax compliance requirements across a diverse client portfolio
- Providing practical tax planning and business advisory support
- Identifying taxation risks, opportunities and strategies for clients
- Managing and responding to ATO queries and correspondence
- Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
- Working alongside accountants, financial advisers and finance specialists to provide integrated client solutions
- Reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members
- Contributing to improvements across systems, processes and service delivery
- Keeping up to date with Australian taxation legislation and regulatory changes
About You
To be successful, you will ideally have:
- Strong Australian taxation and compliance experience
- Previous experience within public practice accounting
- Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
- CA, CPA or equivalent qualification, or be working towards completion
- A relevant Accounting, Finance or Commerce degree
- Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
- Experience with accounting and tax software such as Xero, MYOB or similar
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously
- Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants would be advantageous
What's On Offer
- Senior-level position with genuine client ownership
- Diverse portfolio across individuals and businesses
- Exposure to both compliance and advisory work
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Collaborative and experienced team
- Opportunity to mentor junior accountants and develop your leadership capability
- Broad exposure across accounting, tax and financial services
- Long-term career development within an established Perth practice
If you are an experienced public practice accountant looking for a role offering autonomy, client interaction and flexibility, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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