Senior Accountant

Rezonate Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Mentoring from Partner

CA/CPA study support

Job summary

Our client, a boutique accounting practice near Brisbane (Warner), invites applications for Senior or Intermediate Accountant roles. The role is tailored to your experience level with direct access to the Partner.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, prepare financial statements and tax returns, liaise with the ATO, and contribute to tax planning and business advisory projects. Light remote options may be discussed as part of flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Australian public practice experience (Intermediate) or 5+ years (Senior).
• Degree qualified in Accounting or Commerce.
• CA or CPA qualification or progressing (preferred for Senior).
• Solid understanding of Australian taxation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
• Preparing BAS, IAS and FBT returns
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and building strong working relationships
• Liaising with the ATO and other third parties on behalf of clients
• Assisting with tax planning and general business advisory
• Working closely with the Partner on client meetings and special projects

Skills

Australian taxation knowledge

Public practice experience

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

Accounting or Commerce degree

Tools

XPM

APS

HandiSoft

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is a well-established boutique accounting practice based in Warner, just north of Brisbane. Led by a hands-on Partner, the firm looks after a loyal base of small to medium businesses, family groups and individuals.

It’s a close-knit team where your work is visible, your input matters and you get direct access to the Partner every day. No layers of management, no being lost in a big firm machine.

The role

The firm is looking to add either a Senior Accountant or an Intermediate Accountant to the team. The role will be shaped around your experience level.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
• Preparing BAS, IAS and FBT returns
• Managing your own portfolio of clients and building strong working relationships
• Liaising with the ATO and other third parties on behalf of clients
• Assisting with tax planning and general business advisory
• Working closely with the Partner on client meetings and special projects

About you

• 2+ years of Australian public practice experience (Intermediate) or 5+ years (Senior)
• Degree qualified in Accounting or Commerce
• CA or CPA qualified or progressing (preferred for Senior candidates)
• Solid understanding of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
• Experience with Xero, MYOB and/or QuickBooks, plus practice software such as XPM, APS or HandiSoft
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Organised, reliable and comfortable managing deadlines

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (Intermediate approx. $70k to $85k, Senior approx. $90k to $110k, plus super)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Direct mentoring from the Partner
• Study support for CA or CPA
• Free onsite parking
• A friendly, supportive team culture with genuine work-life balance