Intermediate Accountant / Senior Accountant

Hart Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hart Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Heavy Intermediate or Senior Accountant to join its accounting and tax team. You will work across SMEs, large private companies, international subsidiaries, family groups and HNWIs, gaining exposure to medium and large Australian businesses.

The role offers structured training, clear progression and mentorship, with a supportive environment that prioritises career development and practical experience in tax and statutory reporting.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years' (or more) local business services/tax experience
• CA/CPA studying or qualified
• Australian tertiary qualifications in relevant field
• General understanding of Corporations Act, accounting standards and tax legislation
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and independently research more complex matters
• Demonstrated high problem solving ability
• Excellent business acumen
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Preparation of income tax returns and financial statements all entities
• Preparation of BAS, IAS and GST returns
• Preparation of other statutory returns including FBT, payroll tax and land tax
• Work on various accounting and tax issues inc. Div7a, CGT, payroll tax, trust distributions and more
• Liaise with Auditors to meet compliance requirements for SMSFs
• Liaise with regulatory bodies
• Research on tax matters arising from the compliance process or the development of client business strategies
• Provide assistance to Manager with client management

Skills

Tax experience

Client service

Research ability

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

CA/CPA studying or qualified

Accounting degree

Australian tertiary qualifications

Job description

Structured formal and on the job training from internal and external providers

Allocated CA mentor, course-fee reimbursement and paid study leave

Clear progression and career path

Exposure to medium and large Australian businesses and complex tax issues

This mid-size Chartered Accounting organisation is seeking a Heavy Intermediate or Senior Accountant to join its growing Accounting and Tax team. An emerging powerhouse in the market, the firm has built a strong reputation for its employee-centric culture through its dedicated mentorship, clear progression pathways and tailored training programs designed to support long-term career development.

This role will provide the exposure expand your knowledge across various client industries and structures including SMEs, large private companies, international subsidiaries, family groups and HNWIs. This is an opportunity to broaden your technical expertise in a supportive environment that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

Responsibilities of the role include:

Preparation of income tax returns and financial statements all entities

Preparation of BAS, IAS and GST returns

Preparation of other statutory returns including FBT, payroll tax and land tax

Work on various accounting and tax issues inc. Div7a, CGT, payroll tax, trust distributions and more

Liaise with Auditors to meet compliance requirements for SMSFs

Liaise with regulatory bodies

Research on tax matters arising from the compliance process or the development of client business strategies

Provide assistance to Manager with client management

Approximately 3 years' (or more) local business services/tax experience

CA/CPA studying or qualified

Australian tertiary qualifications in relevant field

General understanding of Corporations Act, accounting standards and tax legislation

Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and independently research more complex matters

Demonstrated high problem solving ability

Excellent business acumen

Strong communication and interpersonal skills