Senior Accountant

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Pooncarie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio in a well-established accounting and advisory practice. The role covers both compliance and advisory engagements, including financial statements, tax returns, and strategy discussions with business owners.

You'll work closely with Partners, contribute to planning, mentoring junior staff, and help drive client outcomes across entities, trusts, and individuals with a focus on advisory opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business services and taxation.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Interest in advisory work and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns for diverse clients.
• Manage annual compliance obligations across entity structures.
• Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders on advisory projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support workflow management.
• Assist with tax planning, structuring and asset protection initiatives.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Public practice accounting

Education

CA or CPA qualification (or progress towards)

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly respected accounting and advisory practice with a strong reputation for delivering tailored taxation, accounting and business advisory solutions to privately owned businesses and high-net-worth clients.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Partners, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients while supporting both compliance and advisory projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
• Managing annual compliance obligations across a range of entity structures
• Working directly with business owners and key client stakeholders
• Assisting with tax planning and strategic advisory engagements
• Supporting business structuring and asset protection initiatives
• Preparing management reports, forecasts and financial analysis
• Liaising with the ATO and other regulatory bodies
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to workflow management

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with strong client relationship skills. Ideally you'll have:

• Several years' experience within Business Services and Taxation
• Strong public practice accounting experience
• CA or CPA qualification (or substantial progress towards completion)
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Experience using Xero and related accounting technologies
• A genuine interest in advisory work and career progression

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct access to Partners and senior decision-makers
• Exposure to tax planning, structuring and advisory work
• High-quality privately owned business and high-net-worth clients
• A genuine pathway into management and leadership
• Diverse work beyond traditional compliance accounting
• Supportive and professional team environment