Accountant (Intermediate to Senior)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Development pathway to Manager

Diverse client exposure

Mentoring from Directors

Structured CPD training

Technology-focused firm culture

Support for CA/CPA studies

Job summary

Optimum Consulting is partnering with a well-established advisory firm in Milton, Brisbane. The firm makes tax and accounting simple for its business clients and is investing heavily in its people, systems and technology.

With new senior leadership and a growing client base, they’re looking for 2 to 3 Accountants at intermediate to senior level. You’ll report to an Associate Director, own a defined client portfolio and drive jobs through to completion with high quality.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification or in progress
• 2+ years in business services and tax within an accounting firm
• Strong technical skills across compliance, tax and client communication
• Proficient with Xero and FYI
• Interest in AI and new technology
• Organised, calm when managing multiple priorities with proactive growth

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

CA/CPA qualification

Business services & tax experience

Compliance & tax expertise

Xero & FYI proficiency

Interest in AI & new technology

Organised multitasking

Education

CA or CPA qualification

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