Senior Accountant

Hart Recruitment Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Structured career development

Study support

Modern office near public transport

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Hart Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Senior Accountant in Perth to join the Business Services team. You will handle a diverse client base of SMEs, family groups and trusts, and work toward greater advisory involvement.

The role offers hybrid working options, structured development and collaborative team culture, with clear progression toward a managerial track.

Qualifications

• Qualified with CA or CPA (or near completion) and active progression.
• 4+ years in public practice, business services or tax.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax and accounting standards.
• Experience with listed practice management or accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns and workpapers for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Manage own portfolio of business clients and act as day-to-day contact.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and FBT returns and manage tax compliance.
• Provide practical tax planning and business advice.
• Review junior team members' work and mentor graduates and cadets.
• Assist with ATO correspondence and client queries.

Skills

CA/CPA qualification

Public practice

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or near completion)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

XPM / Xero Tax

Job description

Our client is a well-established Perth accounting and advisory firm known for its collaborative culture and long-standing client relationships. They are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Business Services team, working with a diverse portfolio of SMEs, family groups and trusts.

This is a great step for an accountant who wants more client contact, exposure to advisory work and a clear path towards Manager.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns and workpapers for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Managing your own portfolio of business clients, acting as their day-to-day point of contact
• Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS and FBT returns, and managing client tax compliance
• Providing practical tax planning and business advice
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and mentoring graduates and cadets
• Assisting with ATO correspondence, ad hoc projects and client queries
• Identifying opportunities to add value for clients and build the firm’s advisory offering

About you:

• CA or CPA qualified (or close to completion)
• 4+ years’ experience in public practice, in business services or tax
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax and accounting standards
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and/or a practice management suite (e.g. XPM, Xero Tax, MYOB, APS or similar)
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in developing others

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary package with annual reviews
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options
• Structured career development and study support
• Cloud-based systems + innovative AI & tech firm
• Social and supportive young team culture
• Modern West Perth office close to public transport and cafes
• A varied client base with real exposure to advisory work