Senior Accountant

Nexia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing benefits

Training & development

Secondment programs

Diverse client base

Supportive culture

Job summary

Nexia Edwards Marshall seeks a Senior Accountant for its Business Consulting Services division in Adelaide. You will drive client service in financial statements and tax returns, reporting to experienced Managers, and partner with clients to help them reach their potential.

Based in our CBD offices, you will lead a small team, build relationships, and provide tailored business and tax advice while working with a range of skilled professionals to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years tax and business services experience in an Australian Accounting Practice.
• Progressing or completed CA or CPA.
• Ability to develop strong client relationships.
• Excellent English skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns, BAS and IAS for a variety of structures.
• Financial statement preparation and reporting for clients.
• Timely preparation of management reports.
• Develop client relationships with a diverse group of clients.
• Assist with proactive and tailored business and strategic tax advice.
• Financial modelling, analysis, budgeting and forecasts.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax compliance

Financial statement preparation

Financial modelling

English proficiency

Education

CA or CPA

Job description

08th September, 2026

Are you ready to unlock your true potential?

At Nexia Edwards Marshall, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our great people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.

While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people—because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our values-based culture – prioritising our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.

Nexia Edwards Marshall is a firm known for its quality of work.

We invest in GREAT people, work with GREAT clients and run a GREAT firm.

Current opportunity:

As part of our Business Consulting Services division the Senior Accountant will be responsible for driving exceptional client service in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for a variety of structures, business improvements, tax strategies etc. Reporting to one of our very experienced Managers, you will actively partner with clients to reach their potential. Based in our CBD offices you will be surrounded by specialists with technical expertise, provide great client service, lead your team and propel your career.

The role:

• Preparation of tax returns, BAS and IAS for a variety of structures
• Financial statement preparation and reporting
• Timely preparation of management reports
• Developing client relationships with a diverse group of clients
• Assist with preparing proactive and tailored business and strategic tax advice
• Financial modelling, analysis, budgeting and forecasts

Your skills and experience

• We’re happy to receive applications from candidates with 2+ years prior tax and business services experience in an Australian Accounting Practice.
• Progressing or completed CA or CPA.
• Able to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent English skills both written and oral.

Life at Nexia Edwards Marshall

Despite being part of the Nexia global network of over 600 offices across more than 120 countries, including offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, here you’re more than just another face. Locally at Nexia Edwards Marshall, we’re just the right size for you to reach decision-makers and make a real impact. You will report to one of our highly approachable and experienced Managers who readily share knowledge and inspire others to reach their potential. You are part of a community that works together and socialises together. We strive to give you the right tools, high-quality training, and solid support to propel both your career and personal life. Here are just a few of our high-value, benefits that support your personal well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible working arrangements and work/life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits – mental and physical wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more
• Regular inhouse training, national and international career development and training opportunities
• National and global secondment programs and client-side placement opportunities
• The outstanding Nexia Australia network resources and QA provide you with technical support and training for success
• High-quality and diverse clients
• A welcoming and diverse culture with a great social calendar of events!

Our teams work with integrity, trust, respect and honesty. Genuinely supporting each other and working together in synergy. To find out more about our services, values and culture visit https://sa.nexia.com.au/

Nexia Edwards Marshall is always striving to make a difference. Nexia Edwards Marshall recognises and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, in particular, the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Adelaide office is situated.