Senior Accountant – Flexible, Growth‑Driven Advisory Role

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Career progression

Mentorship & training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Accountant for the Central Coast/Gosford area with work-from-home flexibility. You will balance compliance work with advisory responsibilities while engaging a growing client base. The role offers regular training, clear progression, and a collaborative, open-office culture.

You should have 3–4 years in public practice, CA/CPA or near completion, and excellent Excel skills. Experience with Xero/MYOB is favored.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or near completion.
• 3–4 years in business services/public practice.
• Strong Excel skills and client-facing experience.
• Experience with Xero or MYOB is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Managing taxation compliance for ITR, CTR, TRT, FBT, BAS and PTR.
• Preparation of detailed CGT calculations and Division 7A workings.
• Assist senior staff with tax planning strategies and complex advisory matters.
• Liaise with clients and the ATO to resolve queries.
• Review cloud-based bookkeeping (Xero and MYOB) for data integrity.
• Contribute to process improvements and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Excel advanced

Client communication

Tax compliance

Financial statement prep

Advisory experience

Education

CA/CPA qualification or near completion

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Accountant for the Central Coast/Gosford area with work-from-home flexibility. You will balance compliance work with advisory responsibilities while engaging a growing client base. The role offers regular training, clear progression, and a collaborative, open-office culture.

You should have 3–4 years in public practice, CA/CPA or near completion, and excellent Excel skills. Experience with Xero/MYOB is favored.