Senior Accountant

BCFR Chartered Accountants; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Monthly tax training

Friendly team culture

Job summary

BCFR Chartered Accountants in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our established and supportive team. You will manage a portfolio of business and individual clients, prepare financial statements, and file income tax returns while delivering high-quality taxation and advisory services.

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in private practice, hold a Bachelor of Accounting or Commerce, and be CA or CPA qualified (or working towards).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in managing your own client portfolio in private practice.
• Bachelor degree in accounting or commerce.
• CA or CPA qualification or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns.
• Provide taxation, compliance, and business advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist clients with tax planning and business improvement strategies.
• Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and internal processes.

Skills

Portfolio management

Financial statements

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client relationships

ATO liaison

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor of Accounting/Commerce

CA/CPA qualified

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Due to continued business growth and the upcoming retirement of a highly valued team member who has been with our firm for over 25 years, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our established and supportive team.

You will be responsible for providing high-quality accounting, taxation, and business advisory services while building strong client relationships and contributing to the ongoing success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients.

Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns.

Provide taxation, compliance, and business advisory services.

Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Assist clients with tax planning and business improvement strategies.

Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory bodies as required.

Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and internal processes.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 3-5 years' experience managing your own client portfolio in a private practice accounting environment.

Relevant accounting qualification (Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce, or similar).

CA or CPA qualified or working towards qualification.

Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements.

Strong knowledge of Superannuation Funds, nice but not necessary.

Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

What We Offer

Established and respected firm with a loyal client base.

Ongoing support and monthly tax training, conducted in house.

Friendly and supportive team culture.

Competitive remuneration package.

Genuine career progression opportunities.