Certified Public Accountant - Fully Remote

Mercor; Australia; Remote; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Relaxed, collaborative team

Exposure to SME clients (technology &

Job summary

Mercor is a Xero-based accounting firm offering a fully remote, part-time Tax & Business Services Accountant role (approx. 30 hours/week). You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, handling taxation and business advisory services with a supportive, collaborative team.

This 3-day-per-week schedule provides genuine flexibility while advancing your public practice career. Ideal candidates have CA/CPA or are working toward it, 2–4 years in Australian public practice, strong Xero experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CA or CPA qualification or progress toward it is preferred.
• 2–4 years of Australian Public Practice experience in Business Services and Tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS and other compliance obligations.
• Assist with tax planning and identify tax-efficient opportunities.
• Support business advisory and Virtual CFO engagements with the Principal.
• Liaise with clients and provide proactive advice and exceptional service.
• Ensure compliance with ATO lodgement deadlines and legislative requirements.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and use Xero to deliver client outcomes.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting

Job description

FULLY REMOTE ACCOUNTANT-PART-TIME (JOB ID 1932)

Xero-based accounting firm

Supportive leadership and a collaborative remote team

3 days/week (approx. 30 hours) w/ flexible, school-friendly hours

This boutique accounting firm provides accounting,taxationand business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses. With a strong focus on building long-term client relationships, the firm delivers tailored advice that helps businesses grow and succeed.

As the firm continues to expand, an opportunity has become available for a Part-Time Tax & Business Services Accountant to join the team. Working fully remotely 3 days per week, this role offers genuine flexibility and is ideal for professionals seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to build their career in public practice.

The Role:

As a Tax & Business Services Accountant, you will work with a portfolio of business clients, providing quality taxation and business advisory services while collaborating with an experienced and supportive team.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts,partnershipsand individuals
• Preparing and reviewing BAS,IASand other compliance obligations
• Assistingwith tax planning andidentifyingtax-effective opportunities for clients
• Working alongside the Principal to support business advisory and Virtual CFO engagements
• Liaising directly with clients andprovidingproactive advice and exceptional service
• Ensuring compliance with ATOlodgementdeadlines and legislative requirements
• Maintaining strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation
• Using Xero and other practice management software to deliver efficient client outcomes

About You:

We'relooking for someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and takes pride in delivering quality work.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CA or CPA qualified or currently working towards completion.
• Minimum2-4 years' experiencein Australian Public Practice within Business Services and Tax
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong experience usingXeroand confidence working with cloud-based accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail,organisationalskillsand the ability to manage your own workload
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Full Australian working rights

What's On Offer:

• Genuine work-life balance, including parents managing family commitments.
• Relaxed,supportiveand collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to work with innovative SME clients across the technology and healthcare sectors
• Exposure tobusiness advisory and Virtual CFO services beyond traditional compliance work
• Be part of a growing boutique firm where your contribution will make a real difference
• Competitiveremunerationbased on your experience and qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedAccountantseekingfullyremoteflexible working arrangement. Join a supportive and growing firm where yourexpertisewill be valued, your professional developmentsupportedand your long-term career progression encouraged.

Please note:This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australiaor NZwill be considered.