Senior Accountant - Private Accounting and Tax
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About Us
HLB Mann Judd is a leading award-winning chartered accounting and advisory firm. We are a proud member of HLB International, with a top 8 global ranking in the Advisory and Accounting network. Through the power of over 46,000 professionals across 157 countries, we combine local expertise and global capabilities to serve client needs. We are part of the Australasian Association firms with representation throughout Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. We are proud of our awards and recognition, including the 2025 Client Choice Awards.
The Role
Our Sydney office, which is made up of over 200 staff including 23 Partners, is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Private Accounting and Tax Division. The Accounting and Tax Division has over 80 people and offers career pathways including complex tax advisory, business consulting, outsourced finance functions, or general accounting and tax services for a portfolio of clients. In the private and family business team, we act for a wide variety of clients including:
* Private businesses with turnover ranging from $2M to $400M+
* High net worth individuals with family wealth up to $250M+
Responsibilities
* Proficient in Xero to prepare financial statements; strong accounting skills and thorough understanding of tax concepts affecting individual, SME, and investment clients (GST, Division 7A, Personal Services Income, Capital Gains Tax).
* Control and run assigned engagements and ensure successful completion of concurrent assignments using technical competence and available resources.
* Attend to overall client engagement including accounting and tax compliance services for a portfolio of private family and business clients.
Qualifications
* Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm
* Relevant degree and CA or CPA qualified or working towards
* Strong investigative, problem-solving and analytical skills; proven private tax and accounting experience with relevant technical knowledge
* Clear and articulate communication skills; demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail
Why HLB Mann Judd?
* Genuine supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
* Convenient office location in Barangaroo
* Hybrid & flexible working arrangements including work-from-home and access to the Australasian network
* Paid parental leave and purchased leave option
* Client and employee referral bonus
* Social functions with regular events and team-building days
* CA Programme Support and CSR/Volunteering opportunities
* Wellbeing program including EAP access, discounted health insurance, flu shots and health screens
To Apply
If you meet the above criteria and seek a role with opportunity for personal growth, apply now.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake a National Police Check as part of our reference checking process.
Disclaimer: HLB Mann Judd does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. HLB Mann Judd is not responsible for any fees related to any form of introduction or unsolicited resumes.
Other details
* Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing
* Industries: Accounting
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