Business Services & Tax Accountant – Intermediate / Senior in North Sydney

Business Services & Tax Accountant – Intermediate / Senior in North Sydney

North Sydney Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and support clients with accounting matters.
  • Company: Established North Sydney boutique firm with over 30 years of experience.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, WFH options, and support for studies.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with direct access to senior leadership and excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Gain exposure to diverse private clients and complex projects while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Minimum 3 years in Australian public practice with strong business services and tax experience.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

Join an established North Sydney boutique offering complex private client work, strong property exposure and direct access to senior leadership.

  • Up to $100k package for Intermediate and $120k package for Senior
  • Work with SMEs and private businesses ranging up to $250m+ turnover
  • Monday WFH, flexible hours and direct mentoring from Managers and Directors
  • About

This established North Sydney accounting, tax and advisory firm has been operating for more than 30 years and has approximately 20 staff led by three Directors.

The firm works with SMEs, high-net-worth clients and substantial private businesses, with particular expertise across property, property funds, construction and development.

Its broader services include Business Services, Tax Advisory, CFO support, Audit, SMSF, Corporate Advisory and Wealth.

The firm operates a pooled staffing model, giving accountants exposure to different Managers, Directors and client groups rather than being restricted to one team.

Position Overview

Opportunities are available at both Intermediate and Senior Accountant level within the Business Services & Tax team.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of private clients and complex entity groups, gaining exposure to companies, trusts and other structures while developing your accounting, tax and advisory capabilities.

Typical responsibilities will include

  • Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns
  • Preparation of BAS and other tax compliance work
  • Working across companies, trusts and complex private groups
  • Supporting clients with accounting and taxation matters
  • Assisting Managers and Directors with more complex client work and advisory matters
  • Building direct relationships with clients as your experience develops
  • Managing workflow and deadlines across your allocated assignments
  • Supporting and reviewing junior team members where appropriate at Senior level

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of Australian public practice accounting experience
  • Strong Business Services and Tax experience
  • Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
  • Exposure to companies, trusts and private business groups
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across different Managers and Directors
  • Experience with larger or more complex private clients will be highly regarded
  • Property, construction or property fund experience will be advantageous but is not essential

Benefits

  • Up to $100k package for Intermediate level
  • Up to $120k package for Senior level
  • Monday WFH arrangement
  • Flexible working hours with core hours around 9:30am–4:30pm
  • Exposure to private businesses with turnover exceeding $250m
  • Specialist exposure to property, property funds and development clients
  • Direct access to experienced Managers and Directors
  • Pooled team structure providing broader client and leadership exposure
  • Support for university and CA studies
  • Technical and on-the-job training
  • Monthly catered team lunches
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Business Services & Tax Accountant – Intermediate / Senior in North Sydney employer: Hedley Scott Recruitment

Join a well-regarded boutique chartered accounting and advisory firm on Sydney's North Shore, where you can inherit an established client portfolio and enjoy a clear pathway to equity partnership. With a competitive package of circa $220K, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative, partner-led culture, this firm prioritises employee growth and offers a unique opportunity for genuine ownership and leadership in your career. Experience the benefits of working in a close-knit environment that values strong staff tenure and fosters long-lasting client relationships.

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We think you need these skills to ace Business Services & Tax Accountant – Intermediate / Senior in North Sydney

Australian Public Practice Accounting
Business Services Experience
Tax Experience
Financial Statement Preparation
Income Tax Return Preparation
BAS Preparation
Client Relationship Management