Senior Accountant - Business Services

Glic Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glic Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an established accounting firm in Sydney. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and providing advisory support while developing your technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in Australian public practice, experience in Business Services/Tax, and familiarity with Xero or MYOB. CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Experience in Business Services, Tax or Business Advisory.
• Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Working knowledge of Australian taxation requirements.
• CA/CPA qualification or currently working towards completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare income tax returns and other compliance work.
• Prepare and review BAS and other taxation requirements.
• Assist clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation matters.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements.
• Assist with tax planning and year-end compliance.
• Use cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and MYOB.
• Support junior accountants where appropriate.
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with clients.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tax/compliance knowledge

Cloud accounting

Education

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join an established accounting firm in Sydney.

This opportunity suits an accountant with approximately 2–4 years' experience in Australian public practice, ideally gained in a mid-tier or boutique professional services firm.

You’ll work directly with a portfolio of business clients on their accounting and taxation needs, while continuing to build your technical capability and client advisory experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Prepare income tax returns and other compliance work
• Prepare and review BAS and other taxation requirements
• Assist clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation matters
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements
• Assist with tax planning and year-end compliance
• Use cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and MYOB
• Support junior accountants where appropriate
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with clients

About You:

We’re looking for someone with:

• 2–4 years' experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm
• Experience within Business Services, Tax or Business Advisory
• Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
• Working knowledge of Australian taxation requirements
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• Experience using Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• CA/CPA qualification or currently working towards completion

The Ideal Background:

You may currently be working as an Intermediate Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Business Services Accountant in a boutique or mid-tier accounting firm and looking for the next step in your career.

We're particularly interested in accountants with exposure to a broad range of SME clients who are comfortable taking ownership of compliance work rather than working solely in a processing-focused role.