Senior Accountant

Peak Value Advisory; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Value Advisory is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial statement preparation, tax compliance and advisory work for businesses, trusts, partnerships and individuals in Brisbane. You’ll own client relationships and contribute to tax planning and strategic advice.

You’ll work directly with the leadership team, manage a diverse client portfolio and leverage cloud accounting tools to deliver timely, accurate results. Australian residency is required.

Qualifications

• Three years of Australian public practice experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types.
• CA or CPA studies commenced or completed preferred.
• Australian permanent residency required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS and supporting workpapers.
• Support tax planning and year-end strategies, identifying opportunities and risks for clients.
• Assist with business structuring, CGT, Division 7A and other advisory matters.
• Liaise directly with clients, explain accounting and tax matters clearly, and follow through on queries.
• Manage workflow and deadlines across your client portfolio, communicating priorities and raising issues early.
• Support clients with Xero and cloud accounting.
• Help improve our systems, processes and client experience.

Skills

Xero

Cloud accounting

Tax planning

Client relationships

Education

CA or CPA studies

Tools

Xero

Cloud-based systems

Job description

Senior Accountant – Business Services & Advisory

Peak Value Advisory | Brisbane Southside

Build strong client relationships. Develop your advisory expertise. Help business owners make better decisions.

You’ve built a solid foundation in public practice. Now you’re looking for greater ownership of your work, more meaningful client conversations and the opportunity to develop beyond compliance.

At Peak Value Advisory, we’re looking for a capable Senior Accountant who takes pride in delivering quality work, thinks commercially and wants to grow with an ambitious firm.

Peak Value Advisory is a growing accounting and advisory firm working with business owners, investors and SMSFs. Our work spans taxation, business advisory, wealth creation and property-focused strategies.

We build long-term client relationships through practical, proactive advice. That means understanding what clients are trying to achieve, identifying issues early and helping them make informed decisions.

You’ll work closely with our leadership team and directly with clients, taking ownership of your workflow while developing your expertise across more complex tax and advisory matters.

Meaningful client involvement: Work directly with business owners and investors, building relationships and understanding the businesses behind the numbers.

Interesting technical work: Develop your experience in tax planning, business structures, CGT, Division 7A, property and SMSF matters.

Access to experienced leaders: Work closely with our Director and senior team, with opportunities to discuss technical issues and develop your judgement.

Room to grow: Build towards greater responsibility in client management, advisory and leadership as the firm expands.

A collaborative team: Join colleagues who value quality work, shared knowledge and helping each other deliver.

Modern systems: Work with cloud-based accounting tools and contribute ideas that improve how we operate.

What you’ll do

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare and review BAS, IAS and supporting workpapers.
• Support tax planning and year-end strategies, identifying opportunities and risks for clients.
• Assist with business structuring, CGT, Division 7A and other advisory matters.
• Liaise directly with clients, explain accounting and tax matters clearly, and follow through on queries.
• Manage workflow and deadlines across your client portfolio, communicating priorities and raising issues early.
• Support clients with Xero and cloud accounting.
• Help improve our systems, processes and client experience.

You have at least three years’ Australian public practice experience, with strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types.

You’ll also bring:

• A sound understanding of Australian taxation and a thoughtful approach to technical research and problem-solving.
• Ownership of your work—from asking the right questions to delivering a complete, well-supported result.
• The ability to recognise when something needs further investigation or senior input.
• Clear, confident communication and a genuine interest in building client relationships.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and reliable follow-through.
• Experience with Xero and cloud-based accounting systems.
• A willingness to share knowledge, contribute ideas and keep developing.
• CA or CPA studies commenced or completed are preferred.
• Australian permanent residency is required for this position.

Ready to take the next step?

We’d love to hear from you if you enjoy solving problems, care about the quality of your work and want to make a meaningful contribution to clients and your team.