Senior Accountant

Charterhouse Partnership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

2 days WFH

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership in Sydney is seeking a qualified accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs, HNWIs, family groups and larger corporate clients. You will handle day-to-day queries, year-end accounts, tax compliance and business advisory.

Work with experienced Partners to develop your technical skills and progress toward a future Manager role, with autonomy to manage your workload and a supportive culture. Flexible hours with two days working from home are available.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or nearing completion.
• Experience in business services within a public practice accounting firm.
• Confident managing a portfolio and building strong client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge across financial statements, tax returns and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of SME businesses, HNWIs, family groups and larger corporate clients.
• Take ownership of client relationships from day-to-day queries through year-end accounts and tax compliance.
• Provide business advisory and tax planning insights to clients.
• Collaborate with Partners to support technical development and progression toward a Manager role.

Skills

Client relationships

Public practice knowledge

Technical accounting

Business advisory

Education

CA/CPA qualification or nearing completion

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your public practice career? Join an established Top 50 accounting and advisory firm offering a quality client portfolio, genuine career progression and a supportive culture where you can thrive.

The Opportunity

• Manage a diverse portfolio of SME businesses, HNWIs, family groups, franchise groups and larger corporate clients.
• Work with established businesses typically turning over $10m–$15m, alongside larger investment groups with substantial portfolios.
• Take ownership of client relationships, from day-to-day queries through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and business advisory.
• Gain exposure to tax planning, business structuring and more complex commercial matters beyond standard compliance.
• Work closely with experienced, approachable Partners who will support your technical development and help you progress towards a future Manager role.
• Enjoy the autonomy to manage your workload while developing your commercial and client management skills.

Why Join?

• Genuine career progression within a growing, established practice.
• Quality client exposure with the opportunity to broaden your advisory experience.
• Flexible working with 2 days WFH and flexible hours.
• Supportive leadership with approachable Partners and collaborative teams.
• Close-knit culture with around 25 staff in the office, offering direct access to senior leadership without the feel of a large corporate environment.
• Great social culture with regular team events, celebrations and activities throughout the year.

About You

• CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion.
• Experience in business services within a public practice accounting firm.
• Confident managing a portfolio and building strong client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge across financial statements, tax returns and compliance.
• Keen to develop commercially, take on greater responsibility and work towards the next stage of your career.