Senior Accountant - Public Practice

CANDOR Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a mid-tier top 50 firm in Sydney CBD, invites a Senior Accountant to join their growing Business Services and Tax team. You will work closely with business owners and high-net-worth individuals, supported by junior staff and offshore teams to manage a diverse client portfolio.

You will provide tax and business advice, assist with planning and cash flow, and liaise with regulators as needed in a dynamic, professional environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience within a public practice accounting firm.
• Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation.
• Proficiency in Xero and XPM; exposure to CAS360, Now Infinity and Ignition is highly regarded.
• CA/CPA qualifications not essential, though highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals.
• Manage a portfolio of business services and taxation clients.
• Provide proactive tax and business advice to clients.
• Assist with tax planning, cash flow management and business performance discussions.
• Liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients.
• Support the integration of client files, accounting records and practice workflows.
• Mentor and support junior team members where required.

Skills

Public practice

Xero

Communication

Time management

Autonomy

Tools

Xero

XPM

CAS360

Now Infinity

Ignition

Job description

Our clients are a mid-tier top 50 firm with over 60 staff. They pride themselves on great work life balance, culture and professional development.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing Business Services and Tax team in Sydney CBD. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with business owners, high-net-worth individuals and a diverse portfolio of clients. You will have great support from junior accountants and off-shore team helping you do the heavy lifting.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals
• Manage a portfolio of business services and taxation clients
• Provide proactive tax and business advice to clients
• Assist with tax planning, cash flow management and business performance discussions
• Liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients
• Support the integration of client files, accounting records and practice workflows
• Mentor and support junior team members where required

What you will bring

• 3+ years experience within a public practice accounting firm
• Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation
• Proficiency in Xero and XPM, with exposure to CAS360, Now Infinity and Ignition highly regarded
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously, manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes
• CA/CPA qualifications not essential, highly regarded
• Flexibility for the right person, including a nine-day fortnight or four-day week
• Study support and clear career development pathways
• Open to partnership pathways for the right candidate
• A stable and professional environment where your organisational skills and initiative will be highly valued
• Amazing team culture and market leading salaries