Senior Accountant (Business Advisory)

Moore Australia; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mentorship program

Career development

Job summary

Moore Australia is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Business Advisory division. You will work with privately owned businesses, HNW individuals, ASX-listed entities, and international clients, leveraging Moore Global’s network for growth.

The role offers national and global learning opportunities, with a clear pathway to Partnership, flexible working options, and ongoing training across divisions. You’ll build rapport with clients and senior team leaders through advisory engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public practice accounting.
• Experience with larger client groups and complex structures (preferred).
• CPA/CA membership or near completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns and compliance documentation for diverse clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships and participate in advisory meetings.
• Review general ledger transactions and supporting documentation; maintain working papers.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Time management

Strong organisational skills

Tools

Xero

MYOB AE

QuickBooks

Job description

If you’re a Senior Accountant seeking their long-term home, look no further!

You’ll be supported at both a national and global level offering you endless training resources, exposure to a diverse range of client engagements, opportunities for cross collaboration across divisions, and uncapped career progression to propel you forward.

About Us

Moore Australia is a member of the Moore Global network. With firms across Australia, locally we have 26 partners and more than 220 team members in six offices across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

We provide a comprehensive 360-degree range of audit, business, tax, accounting and consulting services. Working with a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses of all sizes, high net wealth individuals, ASX listed companies, not for profit entities and more, we service clients across Australia and internationally, delivering a tailored approach to suit their needs.

Through Moore Global, you will tap into 37,000+ professionals across 119 countries, and a network recognised as “Network of the Year” at the International Accounting Forum and Awards 2025.

We are opening our doors for a strong Senior Accountant in our Business Advisory division, who is eager to develop their advisory skills across a range of services and industries! You’ll build rapport with privately owned businesses, HNW individuals & family groups, ASX-listed companies, NFPs and international businesses, leveraging our incredible Global network.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns and annual compliance documentation for a diverse range of entity types, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely lodgement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a key point of contact, including participation in face-to-face advisory meetings alongside senior team leaders
• Prepare, organise and maintain high-quality working papers, including indexing and supporting documentation, while reviewing general ledger transactions and financial records
• Deliver taxation compliance support, including BAS preparation, FBT obligations, tax research, tax planning implementation, and drafting correspondence for clients and the ATO
• Support business advisory engagements through the preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts, profit forecasts, management reports, and recommendations for business improvement opportunities
• Respond to client enquiries in a professional and timely manner, providing clear and accurate information while escalating complex matters to senior team members when required
• Full CPA/CA membership (or near completion)
• 3+ years’ experience working as a public practice accountant (in business services or business advisory)
• Previous exposure to larger client groups and sophisticated business structures with multiple entities and technical complexity (preferable)
• Experience using Xero, MYOB AE and QuickBooks
• Knowledge and exposure to a range of technical accounting/tax issues (BAS, FBT, payroll tax, Div7a, QBCC reporting, etc.)
• Strong organisational skills, and ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and the team
• National and global learning opportunities, including annual Graduate and National Conferences, Emerging Leaders programs, technical and professional skills training, the Moore Ambition leadership program, and executive development opportunities delivered in partnership with Harvard Business School.
• Uncapped career progression with a set pathway to Partnership
• Enjoy regular social events (firmwide Christmas and EOFY parties) and the option to join our Social Club (NRL games, food ‘safari’, escape rooms, baseball, winery tours, boat parties, outdoor movie nights and more!)
• Newly refurbished office spaces with top-of-the-range facilities, standing desks, high-tech systems and stunning river views
• Yearly and six-monthly reviews to help you achieve your career goals sooner
• Open-door policy with the partners and hands-on mentorship
• Flexible working arrangements including start/finish times and WFH options!

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact the HR Team on 07 3340 3800.

We look forward to potentially meeting you!