Senior Accountant - SME Advisory & Tax Compliance

Glic Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glic Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an established accounting firm in Sydney. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and providing advisory support while developing your technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in Australian public practice, experience in Business Services/Tax, and familiarity with Xero or MYOB. CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Experience in Business Services, Tax or Business Advisory.
• Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Working knowledge of Australian taxation requirements.
• CA/CPA qualification or currently working towards completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare income tax returns and other compliance work.
• Prepare and review BAS and other taxation requirements.
• Assist clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation matters.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements.
• Assist with tax planning and year-end compliance.
• Use cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and MYOB.
• Support junior accountants where appropriate.
• Build strong, ongoing relationships with clients.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tax/compliance knowledge

Cloud accounting

Education

CA/CPA qualification or in progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Glic Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to join an established accounting firm in Sydney. You will manage a portfolio of SME clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns, and providing advisory support while developing your technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in Australian public practice, experience in Business Services/Tax, and familiarity with Xero or MYOB. CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is preferred.