At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, and provide taxation advice.
- Company: Established accounting firm in St George with a focus on growth and mentorship.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, ongoing training, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop your own client portfolio and mentor junior staff.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on diverse clients' financial success.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in public practice, CPA/CA/IPA qualification, strong tax knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking to take the next step in your public practice career?
Your new company Hays is partnering with a well-established accounting and taxation practice based in the St George area to recruit a Senior Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm that provides strategic accounting, taxation and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including individuals, businesses, property investors, family groups, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds.
As the firm continues to grow, this role offers genuine long-term progression, client ownership and the chance to play a key role in mentoring staff and contributing to the future success of the practice.
- Your new role
- Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will manage a broad client portfolio, deliver high-quality compliance and advisory work, and build trusted relationships with clients across a variety of sectors.
- Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, trusts and SMSFs.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of business and high-net-worth clients.
- Provide advice on complex taxation matters including Division 7A, Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax and small business tax issues.
- Liaise directly with clients, responding to queries and providing proactive business and taxation support.
- Communicate with regulatory bodies, including the ATO and ASIC, on behalf of clients.
- Review work completed by junior accountants and provide coaching, training and mentorship.
- Assist with business advisory engagements and identify opportunities to add value to clients.
- What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm and will hold the CPA, CA or IPA qualification (or close to completion).
You will also demonstrate strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements as well as excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
You should bring exceptional communication and client relationship management skills in addition to a high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- What you get in return
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work-from-home options. Ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Exposure to a broad range of advisory and complex taxation matters.
- A supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- A unique opportunity to develop and grow your own client portfolio as a senior partner transitions toward retirement.
Senior Accountant employer: NACBA
Join a leading global insurer that values its employees by offering a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a modern office located in the heart of Sydney CBD, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while benefiting from a culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and innovation. This role not only provides competitive remuneration but also encourages continuous professional development, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
