Senior Accountant

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a respected accounting and advisory firm in Canberra. You will work closely with clients, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while mentoring junior staff and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, handle financial statements, tax returns, BAS, and provide proactive taxation and business advice to support client growth across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in public practice accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards.
• SMSF compliance and reporting experience.
• Exposure to business valuations, business restructuring, family law matters, and estate planning engagements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, and BAS obligations.
• Provide proactive taxation, business, and financial advice.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior accountants.
• Identify opportunities to add value and support client growth.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

SMSF experience

Public practice accounting

Client relationships

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

5+ years public practice experience

Job description

Harrison McMillan is partnering with a respected accounting and advisory firm to recruit a Senior Accountant with strong taxation and SMSF experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a client-focused accounting professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes, building trusted relationships, and contributing to the growth of businesses across a diverse client portfolio.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Accountant, you will work closely with clients, providing high-quality compliance and advisory services while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of business clients across various industries
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and BAS obligations
• Providing proactive taxation, business, and financial advice
• Assisting clients with budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior accountants
• Identifying opportunities to add value and support client growth

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• CA or CPA qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within public practice accounting
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and accounting standards
• SMSF compliance and reporting experience
• Exposure to or experience in business valuations, business restructuring, family law matters, and estate planning/estate administration engagements
• Experience managing client relationships independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, commercial, and solutions-focused mindset

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-driven culture
• Diverse client exposure and advisory-focused work
• Opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation with a strong reputation in the Canberra market