Senior Accountant – Public Practice – Perth – $150,000

Strike 1 Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Strike 1 Recruitment is seeking a Senior Public Practice Accountant in Australia to manage a diverse client portfolio and deliver high-level accounting and taxation services. You will work with senior staff and mentor junior accountants, processing financial statements, tax returns, and advisory projects while ensuring compliance with Australian taxation legislation.

This role offers a competitive salary, professional development, flexible arrangements and exposure to a range of SMEs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards.
• Experience in public practice accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance.
• Experience preparing financial statements, tax returns and management reports.
• Analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, APS, HandiSoft or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance reports.
• Provide taxation advice and business advisory services.
• Complete complex accounting tasks including reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.
• Assist clients with business structures, planning and financial decision-making.
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and mentor.
• Liaise with clients, ATO representatives and other advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation legislation and professional requirements.
• Assist with workflow management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Public practice accounting

Tax planning

Financial analysis

Client relationship

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Time management

Australian taxation legislation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

Tools

Xero

MYOB

APS

HandiSoft

Excel

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Public Practice Accountant will manage a portfolio of clients, deliver high-level accounting and taxation services, and provide strategic business advice. This role requires strong technical capability, excellent client relationship skills and the ability to work independently while supporting junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and compliance reports.
• Provide taxation advice and business advisory services.
• Complete complex accounting tasks including reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.
• Assist clients with business structures, planning and financial decision-making.
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide guidance and mentoring.
• Liaise directly with clients, ATO representatives and other professional stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation legislation and professional requirements.
• Assist with workflow management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualification or working towards completion.
• Demonstrated experience in public practice accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements, tax returns and management reports.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, APS, HandiSoft or similar platforms.

Desirable

• Experience managing a client portfolio independently.
• Experience providing business advisory services to SMEs.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting systems and automation tools.
• Strong understanding of ATO processes and reporting obligations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic business advisory services.