Senior Accountant (Tax and Business Services)

Advanced Search Group; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package 90K-110K + super

Free parking in West Perth

Flexible start/finish times and work‑n

Work from home when required

Set Career Perth

Active social clubs and team events

Regular charity events

Job summary

Advanced Search Group in Perth, WA, is seeking a Senior Accountant (Tax and Business Services) to join a well-established financial services firm. This role requires 4+ years in Australian public practice and CA/CPA progress or completion.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns for companies and trusts, manage BAS/FBT/GST compliance, assist with planning, and mentor junior staff while building strong client partnerships in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an Australian public practice firm.
• Working toward or completed CA or CPA.
• Excellent ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships.
• High level of written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve clients' financial position.
• Good team player across all levels of the firm.
• Highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies and trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Prepare, oversee and advise on BAS, FBT, GST, Payroll Tax and statutory reporting.
• Assist with tax planning and entity setups.
• Assist to manage client relationships and liaise with stakeholders.
• Mentor and review work for junior staff and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Tax accounting

Client relationships

Financial statements

Public practice

Education

CA or CPA in progress/completed

Job description

Senior Accountant (Tax and Business Services)

THE COMPANY Our client is one of the leading financial service firms in WA, established 40+ years ago, it has grown to nearly 100 staff. The divisions range from Accounting, Tax and Business Consulting to Financial Advisory, Mortgage Lending to Personal Insurance and Superannuation (SMSF). This enables them to offer a wide range of services and a holistic and personalised approach to their clients’ financial needs. They are committed to building close, lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with their client and they work closely with them to identify opportunities that may exist to improve their overall financial well-being. This has seen them remaining at the forefront of accounting and financial services firms in Perth and is key to their reputation and success. Their offices are located in the heart of stunning West Perth, with a short stroll to Kings Park and some great cafés and restaurants close by. The Partners have been there for more than 20 years and the majority of them started off as Grads and worked their way up to the top. The business has grown to 60 employees and their continued success has meant that their client base continues to grow through referrals and recommendations. Their client base is local and well established and ranging from, medical, mining services, pharmacy, heath and many more. Their team in West Perth are well established, friendly, fun and approachable and their staff turnover is low, with several members of staff being around for more than 10 years, some even 30+ years. They believe that pulling together as a team is key to success and they have regular team building exercises that allow them to have fun and work together as a team. They are a social bunch and enjoy regular Friday drinks, plenty of fun social events and there are also plenty of staff with young families so there is no pressure to go or stay long.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for companies and trusts, partnerships & individuals
• Prepare, oversee and advise on BAS, FBT, GST, Payroll Tax and statutory reporting requirements
• Assisting with tax planning, entity setups etc
• Assist to manage client relationships
• Liaise effectively with external and internal stakeholders
• Mentor and review work for junior members of staff
• Ensure workflow efficiency, accuracy and deadlines are met

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Will need to have 4+ years’ in an Australian public practice firm
• Be working towards or completed your CA or CPA
• Excellent ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships
• High level of written and verbal communication essential
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve client’s financial position
• Good team player that is capable of working with teams at all levels within the firm
• Highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism

BENEFITS

• A generous remuneration package($90K - $110K + super).
• FREE PARKING in West Perth.
• Flexible start and finish times and work from home when required.
• Set Career Perth
• Active Sociable club, regular Friday drinks, trips to the Crown, quarterly team building activities and regular charity events.
• An active sports club - Join their cycling, soccer, footy or basketball teams and enjoy their free morning boot camps.