Senior Accountant - Public Practice

Charterhouse; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Diverse clients

Wellbeing benefits

Social events

Flexible hours

Job summary

Charterhouse is seeking an experienced accountant to join our tax team in Canberra. You will manage personal tax matters and high-net-worth client relationships in a collaborative environment.

The role involves preparing tax returns, providing strategic tax advice, and mentoring junior staff while supporting day-to-day team operations. CA/CPA qualification or in progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining client relationships across a portfolio of individuals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client interactions.
• Solid knowledge of personal taxation and advisory opportunities.
• Experience mentoring junior accountants and supporting team development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual tax returns and related matters.
• Manage relationships with a portfolio of individual and HNW clients.
• Provide taxation advice to improve clients’ financial positions.
• Assist clients with complex personal tax matters and transactions.
• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support training and mentoring of junior accountants.
• Collaborate with senior team members to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Tax knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to develop their technical expertise, manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals and gain exposure to complex personal taxation matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Firm

This established accounting and advisory practice offers a broad range of taxation, accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and commitment to professional development. With an experienced leadership team and a focus on career progression, employees are encouraged to develop their technical skills and take on greater responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for career progression
• Professional development through ongoing technical training and mentoring
• Diverse client exposure, including high-net-worth individuals and complex tax matters
• Supportive team culture with experienced professionals who encourage development
• Client-facing opportunities to build and manage long-term relationships
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including complimentary gym memberships
• Regular social events and a collaborative working environment
• Flexible hours, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week

About the Role

The successful candidate will join an established tax team, working closely with experienced accountants and a diverse portfolio of individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The role will involve managing personal taxation matters, developing client relationships and supporting the day-to-day operations of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing individual income tax returns and related taxation matters
• Managing relationships with an established portfolio of individual and high-net-worth clients
• Providing taxation advice and identifying opportunities to improve clients' financial positions
• Assisting clients with complex personal tax matters and transactions
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Supporting the training and mentoring of junior accountants
• Working collaboratively with senior team members to ensure high-quality client service

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm
• CA/CPA Qualification, or currently undertaking
• Experience working with a diverse portfolio of individual clients
• Exposure to high-net-worth individuals and complex tax matters highly regarded
• Confidence communicating directly with clients and building long-term relationships
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior accountants
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to identifying client needs and providing practical solutions
• A genuine interest in developing their career with clear pathways to partnership