Senior Accountant / Supervisor - Business Services

Niche Talent; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Brisbane CBD office

Career progression

Client-facing role

Job summary

Niche Talent Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Accountant / Supervisor to join its Business Services team. You’ll manage your own client portfolio, balance technical accounting with advisory work, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive value for clients.

The role is client-facing with about 50% time on compliance and 50% on advisory, forecasting and management reporting. A strong pathway to leadership and ongoing professional development is on offer, with hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Australian Public Practice accounting.
• CA or CPA qualification, or nearing completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage workflow, deadlines and client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients valued at over $500k in fees.
• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns across a range of entity types.
• Work with privately owned businesses with annual turnover of $10m+.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Conduct regular client meetings and provide ongoing taxation and business advice.
• Manage and facilitate tax planning meetings.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide ongoing guidance.
• Assist with business advisory, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting depending on experience.
• Work closely with senior leadership on more complex client matters.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Communication skills

Public practice experience

Leadership / mentoring

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Senior Accountant / Supervisor - Business Services

Senior Accountant / Supervisor - Business Services | $110,000 - $150,000

Brisbane | Hybrid

The Firm

A well-established Brisbane accounting firm is looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant / Supervisor to its Business Services team.

This is a genuinely client-facing role suited to an experienced accountant who is ready to take greater ownership of a portfolio while remaining involved in the technical side of the work.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of established clients, work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to develop further across tax planning, advisory and higher-level client work.

The role offers a strong balance between technical accounting and relationship management, with approximately 50% of your time focused on compliance and 50% on managing and advising clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients valued at over $500k in fees.
• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns across a range of entity types.
• Work with privately owned businesses with annual turnover of $10m+.
• Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact.
• Conduct regular client meetings and provide ongoing taxation and business advice.
• Manage and facilitate tax planning meetings.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide ongoing guidance.
• Assist with business advisory, forecasting, budgeting and management reporting depending on experience.
• Work closely with senior leadership on more complex client matters.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience within Australian Public Practice accounting.
• CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion.
• Strong experience across financial statements, tax returns and Australian taxation matters.
• Previous experience managing client relationships and conducting client meetings.
• Experience working within an established multi-Partner or multi-Director accounting firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own workflow, deadlines and client portfolio.
• Previous experience reviewing and supporting junior accountants.

Benefits

• Excellent Salary - $110,000 - $150,000 package depending on experience.
• Client Management - Take ownership of an established portfolio and develop strong long-term client relationships.
• Balanced Role - Approximately 50% technical/compliance work and 50% client management.
• Advisory Exposure - Opportunity to develop further across forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and strategic advisory.
• Career Progression - Genuine opportunity to continue progressing into more senior client management and leadership positions.
• Team Leadership - Review work and support the development of junior accountants.
• Brisbane Location - Modern CBD office with flexible working options available.