Senior Accountant in Canberra

Senior Accountant in Canberra

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

  • Tasks: Prepare financial statements and provide advisory support for diverse clients.
  • Company: Top 10 national firm with a focus on professional development.
  • Benefits: Salary from $100K, flexible leave, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture with strong Partner engagement and career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Gain unique insights into Canberra's business landscape while mentoring junior accountants.
  • Qualifications: 3-4 years in business services, CA/CPA qualified or progressing.

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

A leading top 10 national firm is expanding its Canberra Business Services team, offering exposure to a unique portfolio that includes private enterprises, government-linked organisations and not-for-profits. This is an environment where advisory skills are as valued as technical compliance, and where professional development is strongly supported.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll work on a mix of compliance and advisory engagements, helping clients navigate complex reporting and structuring issues. You’ll gain insight into Canberra’s distinct business environment, while working alongside Partners on high-value engagements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts and HNWIs
  • Deliver management reporting, cashflow forecasting and outsourced CFO services
  • Provide advisory support across tax planning, structuring and strategy
  • Collaborate with Partners on Canberra-specific client challenges
  • Mentor and review work of junior accountants

What You’ll Bring

  • 3-4 years’ business services experience in an Australian practice
  • CA/CPA qualified or progressing toward completion
  • Strong compliance foundation with interest in advisory
  • Ability to build trust with clients in private, government and NFP sectors
  • Proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Why Join?

  • Salary from $100K incl. super
  • Flexible leave and wellbeing initiatives
  • Inclusive, collaborative culture with strong Partner engagement

Interested? Confidentially connect with a specialist recruiter backed by over a decade of expertise in Accounting Practice recruitment.

Senior Accountant in Canberra employer: PCR Talent

Join an established Sydney-based engineering consultancy that values innovation and growth, offering you the chance to shape its future as a General Manager or Operations Manager. With a strong foundation and a collaborative work culture, you'll have the opportunity to influence key decisions, drive operational excellence, and foster the next generation of leaders in a supportive environment. This role not only promises professional growth but also allows you to maintain the core values that have made the company successful while navigating its exciting expansion.

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Contact Details:

PCR Talent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accountant in Canberra

Financial Statement Preparation
Tax Return Preparation
Management Reporting
Cashflow Forecasting
Advisory Support
Tax Planning
Structuring Strategy