Senior Accountant: Advisory‑Led with AI Tools, Flexible Hours

Recruit Collective; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Friday finish at 2:30pm

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Education support

AI and automation focus

Job summary

Recruit Collective on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of an established client portfolio, delivering accounting, taxation and advisory services with autonomy.

The role combines technical tax and financial reporting work with strong client relationship management, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with offshore support. The firm emphasizes technology, AI-driven tools and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting qualifications + CA or CPA.
• 10+ years' experience within Australian public practice accounting.
• Exposure to SMSFs would be advantageous.
• Strong technical expertise across taxation, compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Ability to complete engagements from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience mentoring, supporting or reviewing junior team members.
• Solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptability to emerging technologies, automation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of business clients across taxation, compliance, financial reporting and advisory engagements.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS for various entity structures.
• Providing proactive taxation, commercial and strategic business advice.
• Acting as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for clients.
• Managing engagements from commencement through to completion with minimal review.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Business advisory

Mentoring

Education

CA or CPA

10+ years Australian public practice

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

Class Super

AI-powered reconciliation tools

Job description

Recruit Collective on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of an established client portfolio, delivering accounting, taxation and advisory services with autonomy.

The role combines technical tax and financial reporting work with strong client relationship management, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with offshore support. The firm emphasizes technology, AI-driven tools and ongoing professional development.