Senior Accountant

Finspective; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finspective in Ballarat, Australia, is seeking an experienced compliance professional to prepare and review financial statements and tax returns. The role covers BAS, IAS and other compliance obligations across a varied client portfolio, with opportunities to contribute to tax planning and year-end strategy.

You will work with a team of professionals, ensuring accurate workpapers and timely delivery while developing long-term expertise within our growing firm.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification and public practice experience are essential.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex compliance work.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and thorough documentation are required.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns.
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS and other compliance obligations.
• Manage compliance requirements for a diverse portfolio.
• Assist with tax planning and year-end tax strategy implementation.
• Identify taxation risks and opportunities requiring further advice.
• Maintain high-quality workpapers and documentation.
• Monitor workflow and communicate capacity or timing issues.
• Review work by junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

The primary focus of the position is the preparation, management and review of compliance work across a diverse portfolio of clients. While there will be some direct client interaction, this is not a heavily advisory-focused role. We are looking for someone who enjoys technical accounting and taxation work, takes pride in producing quality outcomes and can help drive consistency and excellence across our compliance function. The role provides an opportunity to work with interesting clients, complex structures and experienced professionals while building a long-term career within a growing firm.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS and other compliance obligations
• Manage compliance requirements for companies, trusts, partnerships, self-managed superannuation funds and individuals
• Assist with tax planning and year-end tax strategy implementation
• Identify taxation risks, opportunities and areas requiring further advice
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed timeframes
• Maintain high-quality workpapers and documentation
• Manage an allocated portfolio of clients and compliance deadlines
• Monitor workflow and proactively communicate capacity or timing issues
• Review work completed by junior team members where appropriate

About you

• CA or CPA qualification
• Five or more years experience in Australian public practice
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting requirements
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex compliance work
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support teammates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset
• A desire to continually learn and improve

About us

Finspective is a growing accounting, lending and advisory business with offices in Ballarat and Torquay. We work with business owners, property investors and families across a wide range of industries, helping them make better financial decisions and achieve both their financial and lifestyle goals. Accounting and taxation are at the core of what we do, supported by lending, wealth creation and broader advisory services. Our clients range from local family businesses through to larger and more complex groups with multiple entities, investment structures and significant compliance requirements. We build long-term relationships with our clients and take pride in delivering practical, high-quality advice and service. We are a team of good people who care about our clients, enjoy working together and are committed to continuous improvement.