Senior Accountant

Alto Accounting and Advisory Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alto Accounting and Advisory Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast seeks a Senior Accountant or Manager to join our growing team. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff and play a key role in shaping how we harness AI and digital tools to work smarter.

Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, financial reporting and compliance is essential. CA or CPA qualified (or well progressed) with 4–5 years’ public practice experience, plus excellent communication and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Taxation, financial reporting and compliance across Australian regimes.
• Curious about AI and new tools transforming the profession.
• Minimum 4-5 years' experience in Australian public practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated with strong client service orientation.
• Strong team mentality.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across compliance and advisory engagements
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and BAS for a range of entity structures
• Providing proactive, strategic advice to help clients grow and thrive
• Leveraging technology and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance client outcomes
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive innovation across the firm
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Building strong, lasting client relationships

Skills

Australian taxation knowledge

Financial reporting

Advisory skills

Client relationship management

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Australian public practice experience

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to join our growing team. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, mentor junior staff and play a key role in shaping how we harness AI and digital tools to work smarter.

Key responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of clients across compliance and advisory engagements

Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and BAS for a range of entity structures

Providing proactive, strategic advice to help clients grow and thrive

Leveraging technology and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance client outcomes

Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive innovation across the firm

Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Building strong, lasting client relationships

About you

Strong technical knowledge across Australian taxation, financial reporting and compliance

Technology and AI acumen - comfortable adopting new tools and genuinely curious about how emerging technology can transform the profession

CA or CPA qualified (or well progressed)

Minimum 4-5 years' experience in Australian public practice

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive, self-motivated attitude and genuine commitment to client service

A strong team mentality

Experience with GP accounts an advantage

Clear pathways for career progression and professional development

Supportive, collaborative and innovative team culture

Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance

Ongoing technical training and support and opportunity to work closely with Directors