Senior Accountant

WMS Tax & Advisory; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WMS Tax & Advisory is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant or Supervisor to join our growing Australian practice. You’ll work with a team of professionals, mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality tax and advisory services for diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in public practice, CA/CPA qualifications or current study, and strong relationships with clients. A leadership mindset and willingness to progress into senior responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in public practice accounting.
• CA/CPA qualified or currently undertaking studies.
• Strong knowledge of companies, trusts and associated tax risks and issues.
• Strong Australian technical tax knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff is highly regarded.
• A desire to continue developing your leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and analyse financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and other family and corporate groups.
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide constructive guidance for job finalisation.
• Manage workflow and build relationships with your client base.
• Prepare and review complex tax matters, including Div 7A, CGT and FBT.
• Assist in the management of BAS and income tax lodgements.
• Support, mentor and contribute to the development of undergraduates, graduates and accountants.
• Assist with technical tax and other consulting matters.
• Work closely with Partners on advisory projects and client engagements.
• Contribute to workflow management and team leadership initiatives where appropriate.

Skills

Public practice

CA/CPA

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client relationships

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

WMS is a respected accounting and business advisory firm with a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality advice to a diverse client base.

Our team includes 10 highly experienced Partners who are passionate about developing future leaders. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior professionals, gain exposure to complex advisory work, and continue growing your technical and leadership skills.

We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where people enjoy coming to work, collaborate openly, and genuinely care about achieving great outcomes for clients.

Flexible work

– We understand not everyone has the same schedules and responsibilities. We empower our employees by allowing flexible schedules, hybrid remote/office working arrangements.

Health and Wellbeing

– We promote a healthy work environment through regular wellbeing initiatives and events led by our wellness committee. Our "dress for your day" approach allows you to find the balance of comfort and professionalism as needed.

Career Development

– We support our employees in their career development and CPD requirements by providing paid study & exam leave and paying for CA/CPA course fees and membership fees. We hold regular tax, accounting and soft-skill training events, which are led by our senior partners and external experts.

Career Progression

– Whether you’re joining as an established Supervisor or as a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step, you’ll have access to mentoring from our Partners, exposure to complex advisory work, and a clear pathway to increased responsibility and leadership opportunities within the firm.

Who we’re looking for

We're seeking an experienced Senior Accountant or Supervisor

To join our growing team.

You may already be operating in a supervisory role and looking for your next challenge, or you may be a high-performing Senior Accountant ready to step into a position with greater responsibility. For the right candidate, we are committed to providing the support, mentoring and development required to progress into a leadership role.

The ideal candidate will have strong Australian tax and business services experience, enjoy building trusted client relationships, and be passionate about helping develop junior team members.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare, review and analyse financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and other family and corporate groups.
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide constructive guidance for job finalisation.
• Manage workflow and build relationships with your client base.
• Prepare and review complex tax matters, including Div 7A, CGT and FBT.
• Assist in the management of BAS and income tax lodgements.
• Support, mentor and contribute to the development of undergraduates, graduates and accountants.
• Assist with technical tax and other consulting matters.
• Work closely with Partners on advisory projects and client engagements.
• Contribute to workflow management and team leadership initiatives where appropriate.

About you:

• 4+ years' experience in public practice accounting.
• CA/CPA qualified or currently undertaking studies.
• Strong knowledge of companies, trusts and associated tax risks and issues.
• Strong Australian technical tax knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work independently.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff is highly regarded.
• A desire to continue developing your leadership and people management capabilities.

We offer a competitive salary, based on knowledge, skills and experience and the opportunity to participate in our employee referral and incentive program.

Why Join WMS?

• Work directly with experienced Partners and gain exposure to advisory work, not just compliance.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression based on performance and capability.
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Exposure to a diverse client base across a range of industries and business structures.
• Flexibility to balance your professional and personal commitments.
• A stable, well-established firm with a strong reputation and long-standing client relationships.