Senior Accountant

seek.com.au; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our Chatswood team, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base.

You will manage multiple client engagements, review financial statements, and collaborate with senior partners to ensure timely, compliant outcomes. This role requires CA/CPA progress and strong Australian tax knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm.
• CA or CPA qualification (or near completion).
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across various entity types.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs.
• Preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT returns, and payroll tax obligations.
• Providing proactive taxation and business advisory services.
• Liaising directly with clients, the ATO, ASIC, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting clients with tax planning and business structuring matters.
• Managing workflow and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing guidance and mentoring.
• Supporting practice improvement initiatives and client relationship management.

Skills

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CA/CPA qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

XPM

Job description

Reporting directly to the Partners, you will manage a portfolio of clients and provide high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs
• Preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT returns, and payroll tax obligations
• Providing proactive taxation and business advisory services
• Liaising directly with clients, the ATO, ASIC, and other stakeholders
• Assisting clients with tax planning and business structuring matters
• Managing workflow and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing guidance and mentoring
• Supporting practice improvement initiatives and client relationship management

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in an Australian public practice accounting firm
• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across various entity types
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using Xero, MYOB and XPM
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines

About us

• We are a growing and client-focused accounting firm based in Chatswood, providing accounting, taxation, business advisory, and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of individuals, small businesses, companies, trusts, and self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Ongoing professional development and CA/CPA support
• Modern office located in the heart of Chatswood with excellent transport access
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Partner and Advisor
• Clear career progression pathway to Manager level