Senior Accountant | Eastern Suburbs | Hybrid Flexibility | $90K-$120K
About the Firm
Join a well-established boutique accounting and tax advisory practice based in Camberwell, offering a personalised approach to accounting, taxation and business advisory services.
With a close-knit team of approximately 15 professionals, including two Directors, the firm prides itself on its multicultural environment, collaborative culture and strong working relationships.
They work with a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized businesses, high-net-worth individuals and complex business structures across a broad range of industries.
The Opportunity
The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team following the departure of a long-standing team member.
This is a hands‑on position where you will manage your own client portfolio, take responsibility for the preparation and completion of compliance work, liaise directly with clients and the ATO, and oversee work completed by junior offshore accountants.
You will gain exposure to a broad range of tax matters, including CGT, Division 7A, margin schemes and FBT, with exposure to SMSFs also highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own portfolio of SME clients and complex business structures.
- Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work.
- Manage client relationships and communicate directly with clients via phone and email.
- Liaise with the ATO regarding client taxation matters and enquiries.
- Provide advice and assistance across CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
- Review and oversee work completed by junior offshore accountants.
- Assist with BAS, GST and other business compliance requirements.
- Work closely with the Directors to deliver quality accounting and taxation services.
Ideally, you’ll have
- Previous experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm.
- Strong experience managing your own client portfolio.
- Solid technical knowledge of Australian taxation and business services.
- Experience with CGT, Division 7A, FBT and margin schemes.
- Comfortable dealing directly with clients and the ATO.
- Previous experience reviewing work or supervising junior accountants.
- Exposure to SMSF compliance will be highly regarded.
- Experience with Xero, HandiSoft, MYOB or other accounting software.
- CA/CPA qualification is welcomed but not essential.
Why Join?
- Salary package of $90K–$120K, depending on experience.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements following probation.
- Flexible WFH arrangements negotiated around performance and individual circumstances.
- Study leave and ongoing professional development.
- Monthly internal training sessions.
- A genuinely multicultural and welcoming team environment.
- Direct access to two Directors and opportunities to develop your technical expertise.
- Diverse client portfolio with exposure to a variety of industries and complex tax matters.
- Standard working hours of 9am–5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.
The bottom line
An excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant seeking greater client ownership, interesting technical work and a supportive boutique firm where you can build long-term relationships and enjoy genuine flexibility.
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