Senior Accountant Job Description
This Senior Accountant role is a unique opportunity to demonstrate technical expertise and contribute to client outcomes. We're seeking a high-performing professional to take ownership of complex jobs, deliver quality results, and mentor junior staff.
About the Role:
As a Senior Accountant in our organization, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services on some of our most challenging projects. You'll take full ownership of client assignments from initial planning through to final delivery, provide guidance and support to junior staff, and consistently deliver accurate work with minimal revisions.
* Prepare comprehensive financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and high-net-worth individuals with complex structures.
* Take full ownership of engagements from planning through to completion.
* Identify and advise on advanced tax matters such as Division 7A, CGT (including small business concessions), trust streaming, and loss utilisation.
* Provide practical tax planning strategies for SMEs and investment groups.
* Liaise directly with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
* Review and provide constructive feedback on junior/intermediate accountants' work.
* Achieve agreed billable hours, productivity, and recovery KPIs.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation, rulings, and compliance requirements.
Requirements:
* CA or CPA qualification.
* Minimum 5 years' experience in public practice accounting.
* Strong technical expertise in Australian taxation across multiple entity types and industries.
* Ability to produce client-ready work with minimal revisions.
* Excellent communication skills with a client-focused approach.
* Proven track record of meeting performance and billing KPIs.
* Motivation to progress toward a supervisory or managerial role.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a meaningful contribution to the team.