Senior Accountant – Business Services

Charterhouse Partnership; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Annual bonus incentives

CA/CPA study support

CPD investment

Direct access to Directors

Team Friday teas

Job summary

Charterhouse Partnership in Tamworth is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing taxation and compliance team. You will manage a portfolio across individuals, trusts, companies and SMSFs, delivering quality financial statements and tax returns with direct access to experienced Directors.

The firm offers flexible working arrangements, clear career pathways, regular performance discussions, and ongoing CA/CPA study support.

Qualifications

• You will have experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards it.
• Strong Business Services and Tax experience.
• Exposure to companies, trusts and SMSFs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and activity statements.
• Working across individuals, companies, trusts, businesses and SMSFs.
• Managing your own client workflow, priorities and deadlines.
• Working directly with clients and maintaining strong relationships.
• Assisting clients to improve their record-keeping, accounting systems and processes.
• Identifying and resolving taxation and accounting issues.
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior Accountants.
• Working closely with Directors on more complex client matters.

Skills

Public practice accounting

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or related

Tools

MYOB AE

Xero

Class Super

Job description

Senior Accountant – Business Services & Tax

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career progression and stability

Summary

A well-established and progressive Chartered Accounting firm in Tamworth is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing taxation and compliance team. Offering genuine flexibility, strong career progression and direct access to experienced Directors, this is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant looking to build a long-term career in regional public practice.

About the Firm

This is a well-regarded, client-focused Chartered Accounting firm led by three experienced Directors who are genuinely invested in the development of their team.

The firm works with a diverse portfolio of individuals, SMEs, family businesses, trusts and SMSFs across a broad range of industries, with a strong emphasis on building long-term client relationships.

The culture is supportive, family-focused and development-driven, combining the opportunities of an established practice with the close-knit environment of a regional firm.

Flexibility & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time arrangements available
• Competitive salary plus monetary and non-monetary incentives
• Clear career pathways with regular performance and development discussions
• Annual bonus incentives linked to performance and outcomes
• Ongoing CA/CPA study support and CPD investment
• Birthday leave – take your birthday off
• Supportive, family-first culture with genuine flexibility when needed
• Regular Friday morning teas and team catch-ups
• Direct access to Directors and ongoing mentoring
• Established firm offering genuine long-term career stability

About the Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries, taking responsibility for work from start to finish while developing strong, long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns and activity statements
• Working across individuals, companies, trusts, businesses and SMSFs
• Managing your own client workflow, priorities and deadlines
• Working directly with clients and maintaining strong relationships
• Assisting clients to improve their record-keeping, accounting systems and processes
• Identifying and resolving taxation and accounting issues
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior Accountants
• Working closely with Directors on more complex client matters

About You

You will have:

• Previous experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualified or currently working towards completion
• Strong Business Services and Tax experience
• Exposure across multiple entity types, ideally including companies, trusts and SMSFs
• Ability to independently manage workflow, priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with MYOB AE, Xero and/or Class Super highly regarded
• Ability and willingness to support and mentor junior team members
• Full Australian working rights