Heavy Intermediate / Senior Accountant - Business Services

Hart Recruitment; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Study support and leave for CA/CPA

Career progression pathway

Hybrid working arrangements

Modern CBD office

Staff wellbeing

Social events

Job summary

Hart Recruitment in Adelaide is seeking an intermediate to senior accountant for our Business Services division. You will prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS and IAS for diverse clients and review junior staff work, while liaising with clients to build strong relationships.

You will work in a hybrid setup from a modern CBD office, with study support for CA/CPA and clear progression opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified, or actively working towards completion.
• 3–6 years' experience in an Australian public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law and accounting standards.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software (Xero, MYOB).
• Excellent communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Prepare and review BAS and IAS.
• Tax planning and advisory work for a range of clients across various industries.
• Liaise directly with clients to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and budgets/forecasts.
• Review work prepared by graduates and junior accountants (Senior level).
• Support Managers and Partners on ad hoc advisory projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and ATO requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Public practice experience

Tax advisory

Client liaison

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Heavy Intermediate / Senior Accountant - Business Services

Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience

Study support and paid study leave for CA/CPA

Clear and structured career progression pathway

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Modern CBD office with a collaborative, down-to-earth team culture

Regular social events and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing

Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded Business Services / public practice accounting firm based in Adelaide. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base - ranging from SMEs to high-net-worth individuals and family groups - this firm offers genuine career progression, a supportive team culture, and modern systems and processes.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior Accountant to join their Business Services division.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

Preparation and review of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

Tax planning and advisory work for a range of clients across various industries

Liaising directly with clients to build and maintain strong working relationships

Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and budgets/forecasts

Reviewing work prepared by graduates and junior accountants (Senior level)

Supporting Managers and Partners on ad hoc advisory projects

Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and ATO requirements

About You

CA/CPA qualified, or actively working towards completion

Minimum 3-6 years' experience in an Australian public practice environment

Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax law and accounting standards

Proficiency with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB)

Excellent communication skills, to liaise directly with clients