Accountant

The Local Accountant; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in New South Wales is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage client work and deliver quality outcomes. The role involves preparing tax returns and providing proactive financial advice, as well as building strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have solid public accounting experience and strong Xero skills, with a passion for helping others and contributing to a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid previous experience in public accounting practice.
• Confidence to manage work independently and speak clearly with clients.
• A genuine drive to help others, grow professionally, and be part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a variety of jobs across small business clients.
• Preparing tax returns, BAS/IAS, and financials.
• Monthly client check-ins with meaningful, proactive advice.

Skills

Xero skills

Public accounting experience

Client management

SMSF knowledge

Education

CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards it

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Company Description

The Local Accountant is a small but mighty accounting firm based in Penrith, working closely with small business owners, families, and local legends. We’re real-time, paperless, and people-first. Our mission is to give clients clarity and confidence with straight-up advice and proactive support all year round — not just at tax time.

We’re growing fast and looking for an experienced Accountant who’s keen to take ownership, work with good people, and grow with a firm that’s going places.

Role Description

You’ll be trusted with managing client work end-to-end, building strong relationships, and delivering quality outcomes that make a real difference. Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a variety of jobs across small business clients
• Preparing tax returns, BAS/IAS, and financials for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
• SMSF compliance (if you enjoy that kind of puzzle)
• Xero bookkeeping, reconciliations, and real-time reporting
• Monthly and quarterly client check-ins with meaningful, proactive advice
• Helping people — not just “doing the numbers”

Qualifications

You’re an experienced public practice accountant who cares about doing great work and being part of something bigger than a job. You bring:

• Solid previous experience in public accounting practice
• Strong Xero skills and a love for clean, tidy files
• Confidence to manage work independently and speak clearly with clients
• SMSF experience (a bonus, not a dealbreaker)
• CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards it
• A genuine drive to help others, grow professionally, and be part of a supportive team

Sound Like the Role for You?

We’re not about big-firm fluff or box-ticking. We’re here to do high-quality, meaningful work that genuinely helps our clients — and to enjoy the journey with a supportive, down-to-earth team. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Accounting

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