Accountant (Intermediate to Senior)

Optimum Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development pathway to Manager

Mentoring from Directors

Structured CPD support

Technology-focused environment

CA/CPA study support

Job summary

Optimum Consulting in Milton, Brisbane is seeking intermediate to senior Accountants to join a growing advisory practice. You will own a defined client portfolio, act as the main client contact and drive engagements from start to finish with Director support.

This role suits someone ready to grow independence, enhance review skills and client relationships while contributing to the team’s success and culture. You will work with Xero and FYI in a technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or working towards it.
• 2+ years in business services and tax within an accounting firm.
• Confident using Xero and FYI.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and service for a portfolio of business clients
• Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work to a high standard
• Start providing tax planning, structuring advice and performance insights
• Review work prepared by junior and offshore team members and give them feedback
• Plan, delegate and monitor jobs to meet deadlines and budgets
• Find ways to improve efficiency, both internally and for clients
• Help build the team culture by sharing knowledge and solving problems together

Skills

Tax experience

Client communication

AI interest

Organisation

Education

CA or CPA qualified or working towards it

Tools

Xero

FYI

Job description

Optimum Consulting is partnering with a well-established and growing advisory firm in Milton, Brisbane. The firm makes tax and accounting simple for its business clients, and it is investing heavily in its people, systems and technology. With new senior leadership in place and a growing client base, they're looking for 2 to 3 Accountants to join the team at the intermediate to senior level.

The opportunity

You'll report to an Associate Director and take ownership of a defined client portfolio. You'll be a key point of contact for your clients, drive jobs through to completion and make sure the quality is high. This role suits someone who is ready to grow their independence, review skills and client relationships, with real support from Directors along the way.

Key responsibilities

• Manage communication and service for a portfolio of business clients
• Review financial statements, tax returns and compliance work to a high standard
• Start providing tax planning, structuring advice and performance insights
• Review work prepared by junior and offshore team members and give them feedback
• Plan, delegate and monitor jobs to meet deadlines and budgets
• Find ways to improve efficiency, both internally and for clients
• Help build the team culture by sharing knowledge and solving problems together

About you

• CA or CPA qualified, or working towards it
• 2+ years in business services and tax within an accounting firm
• Strong technical skills across compliance, tax and client communication
• Confident using Xero and FYI
• A genuine interest in AI and new technology
• Organised and calm when managing multiple priorities, with a proactive approach to your own growth

What's on offer

• A clear development pathway to Manager
• Exposure to a varied client base across different industries and structures
• Hands-on support and mentoring from Directors
• Structured training and help meeting your CPD targets
• A modern, technology-focused firm with a collaborative team culture
• Support if studying CA or CPA