Senior Accountant

MW Recruitment; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

North Lakes location with easy parking

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

MW Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a growing local practice around North Lakes, Redcliffe, Mango Hill or Caboolture. You’ll work directly with the Director, own a client portfolio, and impact the practice’s direction.

Role focuses on managing diverse client groups and providing tax planning and technical advice, with mentoring responsibilities and process improvements outstanding.

Qualifications

• Senior Accountant with experience in Australian public practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs.
• CPA or CA qualification, or working towards completing it.
• Confidence reviewing work and communicating directly with clients.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior accountants.
• Ability to take ownership and interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a portfolio of individual and business clients.
• Preparing and reviewing complex work for individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs.
• Advising on tax planning, structuring, CGT, Division 7A and other technical matters.
• Reviewing junior accountants’ work and supporting their development.
• Onboarding new clients and liaising with the ATO.
• Helping the Director improve processes and grow the practice.

Skills

Senior Accountant experience

Public practice exposure

Client relationship skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

CPA or CA qualified

Job description

Tired of the Bruce Highway crawl? Enjoy a shorter commute, flexible hours and a genuine say in how a practice runs.

If you live around North Lakes, Redcliffe, Mango Hill or Caboolture, this could be the career move you’ve been waiting for.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing local practice. Forget the layers of management and the daily trek into the CBD. You’ll work directly with the Director, take ownership of your client portfolio, and see the impact of your work on the practice.

Why you’ll want to work here

• Work directly with the Director.


• Focus on the work that matters.


• Build real client relationships.


• Flexibility that fits your life.


• Modern systems.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and developing a portfolio of individual and business clients


• Preparing and reviewing complex work for individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs


• Advising on tax planning, structuring, CGT, Division 7A and other technical matters


• Reviewing junior accountants’ work and supporting their development


• Onboarding new clients and liaising with the ATO


• Helping the Director improve processes and grow the practice

What you’ll bring

• Senior Accountant experience in Australian public practice


• Strong technical knowledge across individual, company, trust and SMSF taxation


• CPA or CA qualified, or currently working towards completing your qualification


• Confidence reviewing work and communicating directly with clients


• Experience mentoring or supporting junior accountants


• Most importantly, you take ownership, enjoy working with clients, and want your input to count.

What’s on offer

• $100,000–$115,000, depending on experience


• Permanent, full-time role


• Flexible start and finish times


• A convenient North Lakes location with easy parking