Senior Accountant

Hailston Co Chartered Accountants; Camden; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Career development

Mentorship and leadership pathways

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hailston Co Chartered Accountants in Camden, NSW, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead a client portfolio and drive value through advisory conversations. You’ll mentor juniors and work with leadership to deliver quality outcomes across the business.

The role focuses on relationship-driven accounting, tax and advisory services for a diverse client base, with a collaborative culture and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in public practice.
• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
• Proven experience managing client work from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for your client group and building trusted relationships.
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and partnerships.
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, IAS, FBT and CGT matters.
• Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines across your portfolio.
• Identifying tax planning and business advisory opportunities.
• Collaborating with team members to deliver quality outcomes.
• Providing coaching, guidance and technical support to developing team members.
• Managing scope and proactively communicating with clients around delivery and expectations.
• Contributing ideas and helping improve internal processes and workflows.

Skills

Client relationship

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Mentoring

Review & delegation

Xero

Cloud accounting

Education

CA or CPA (or nearing completion)

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting systems

Job description

Hailston Co Chartered Accountants – Camden NSW

At Hailston & Co, we're not your typical accounting firm.

Yes, we're built on strong traditional values — but we combine that with a modern, proactive and relationship-driven approach to Accounting, Tax and Advisory. We work closely with business owners to genuinely support their growth, and we're passionate about creating a workplace where our team enjoys coming to work.

We're a growing Chartered Accounting firm based in Camden, NSW with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture and a strong focus on development, innovation and continuous improvement.

Senior Accountant

About us

At Hailston & Co, we're not your typical accounting firm.

Yes, we're built on strong traditional values — but we combine that with a modern, proactive and relationship-driven approach to Accounting, Tax and Advisory. We work closely with business owners to genuinely support their growth, and we're passionate about creating a workplace where our team enjoys coming to work.

We're a growing Chartered Accounting firm based in Camden, NSW with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture and a strong focus on development, innovation and continuous improvement.

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team.

This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step beyond technical delivery and into genuine client leadership. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, build trusted relationships, review and delegate work across the team, and play an active role in identifying opportunities to add value through advisory conversations.

You'll work closely with our leadership team while mentoring junior team members and helping drive quality outcomes across the business.

We're after someone who is proactive, commercially minded, organised, and enjoys building strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries
• Acting as the primary point of contact for your client group and building trusted relationships
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, individuals and partnerships
• Preparing and reviewing BAS, IAS, FBT and CGT matters
• Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines across your portfolio
• Identifying tax planning and business advisory opportunities
• Collaborating with team members to deliver quality outcomes
• Providing coaching, guidance and technical support to developing team members
• Managing scope and proactively communicating with clients around delivery and expectations
• Contributing ideas and helping improve internal processes and workflows

About you

• Fun, friendly and engaging
• 4+ years' experience in public practice
• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)
• Proven experience managing client work from start to finish
• Experience reviewing work and delegating effectively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Experience with Xero and cloud-based accounting systems
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative
• A genuine desire to mentor others and contribute within a high-performing team
• Ambition to continue growing into future leadership opportunities

Why join HCO?

• Genuine 4-day work week offered under our 4-Day Work Week Gift Policy.
• Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
• Genuine career development, mentoring and leadership pathways
• Modern systems and progressive ways of working
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
• Opportunity to build trusted client relationships and make a real impact
• A firm that values people, relationships and quality work
• Genuine flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to grow with a business that is continuing to evolve and expand

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of your client portfolio, develop the people around you, and continue progressing your career within a positive and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.