Senior Accountant

Abacus Human Capital; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible work-from-home options

Regular social events

Job summary

LOVELY Team in Brisbane, a boutique accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growth-driven practice. You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, handle BAS/IAS, and contribute to advisory work while supporting a diverse client base up to $50 million in turnover.

You should be pursuing CA/CPA with strong knowledge of Australian tax, Div 7A, GST, CGT and FBT, plus Xero experience. Flexible work options and mentoring are offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CA/CPA designation or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Experience preparing BAS, GST, FBT and PAYG returns.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Australian public practice.
• Experience with individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies.
• Solid understanding of Div 7A, GST, CGT and FBT.
• Experience using Xero.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Completing compliance and introduction to advisory work.
• Preparing BAS/IAS.
• Managing Div 7A loans, GST, CGT and FBT matters.
• Staying up to date with taxation and legislative changes.
• Exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries, up to $50 million in turnover.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Public practice experience

Education

CA/CPA in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the LOVELY Team

Blessed by continued growth, this well-established Brisbane-based boutique accounting firm is ready to expand with the addition of a SeniorAccountant. This firm is led by a team of three dedicated Directors who are passionate about mentoring and developing their team. You will benefit from a structured training program and a personalised career plan designed to fast-track your technical and professional growth. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture and genuinely supportive management style that understands family commitments and promotes work-life balance.

With a strong reputation in the market, the firm provides accounting, taxation and strategic business advisory services to a diverse client base including SMEs, professionals and not-for-profit organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns
• Completing compliance and introduction to advisory work
• Preparing BAS/IAS
• ManagingDiv 7Aloans, GST, CGT and FBTmatters
• Staying up todate with taxation andlegislative changes
• You will gain exposure to a diverse client base across multiple industries, up to $50 million in turnover

Ideal Requirements

• Currently studying towards CA, CPA, or interested in pursuing
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
• Experience preparingBAS, GST, FBT and PAYGreturns
• Minimum2 years’ experience in an Australian public practice firm
• Experience withindividuals, partnerships, trusts and companies
• Solid understanding ofDiv 7A, GST, CGT and FBT
• Experience usingXero
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Experience working withQBCC clientswill be highly regarded

What This Role Offers

• Excellentwork-life balancein a large boutique, family-friendly firm
• Flexible work-from-home options
• Regularsocialevents and team functionsincluding quarterly events and annual celebrations
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Ongoingtraining and mentoring
• Paid CA/CPA studies, including study leave
• Clearcareer progression and development plans
• Weekly training sessions and regular check-ins