Senior Accountant

BLG Business Advisers; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BLG Business Advisers is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio, delivering high-quality taxation, compliance and business advisory services. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to ongoing firm growth while maintaining client relationships and meeting deadlines.

The role is based in Wollongong, NSW, with a focus on public practice accounting and professional standards. A CA pathway or qualification is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Strong taxation and compliance knowledge.
• Effective leadership and mentoring capability.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Professional, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns and activity statements for a diverse range of clients under supervision.
• Support taxation, compliance and business advisory engagements.
• Maintain accurate client records and meet compliance deadlines.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients through responsive communication.
• Lead and mentor junior team members and contribute to firm growth.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Collaborative

Education

Accounting degree

CA qualification or CA studies

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Status: Full Time permanent

Location: 301-303 Keira Street, Wollongong NSW 2500

About Us

BLG Business Advisers has been supporting businesses and individuals since 1994. What began as a Chartered Accounting firm has grown into a trusted business advisory practice built on genuine relationships, practical advice and long-term client partnerships.

Based in Wollongong and supporting clients across Australia, we work closely with our clients to understand their goals, provide tailored accounting and advisory solutions, and support them throughout every stage of their journey. We are proud of our collaborative culture, strong client relationships and commitment to helping people succeed both personally and professionally.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will manage a diverse client portfolio and provide high quality taxation, compliance and business advisory services. You will play a key role in supporting client outcomes, mentoring junior team members and contributing to the ongoing growth and professionalism of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns and business activity statements for a diverse range of clients under appropriate supervision
• Support the delivery of taxation, compliance and business advisory engagements
• Maintain accurate client records and assist with meeting compliance deadlines
• Complete administrative requirements accurately and on time
• Build professional working relationships with colleagues and clients through responsive and professional communication
• Contribute positively to the team culture and workplace collaboration including day to day guidance of junior team members
• Comply with workplace health and safety obligations, company policies and professional standards
• Participate in ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities
• Undertake other duties reasonably related to the role as required

About You

You are motivated to build a career in public practice accounting and are committed to developing strong technical and professional skills.

You demonstrate:

• Strong taxation and compliance knowledge
• Effective leadership and mentoring capability
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A professional, collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Completed a degree qualification with a major in Accounting
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or intention to commence or currently undertaking CA studies
• Minimum 3 years experience in a public practice accounting role

Desirable

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Experience managing a diverse client portfolio

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which may include:

• Right to work verification
• Qualification or enrolment verification
• Reference checks
• National Police Check
• Financial probity or regulatory checks where relevant to the role