Senior Business Services Accountant

Pursuited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partner scheme

Relaxed, welcoming practice

Commission scheme

Job summary

Pursuited is sourcing for a well-established Newcastle-based public accounting practice seeking a senior business services accountant to support growth and client service.

The role focuses on consulting, tax planning and compliance, with direct client contact and close collaboration with Partners. The firm emphasizes a generous partner scheme, growth to equity, and a supportive, relaxed working environment.

Qualifications

• CA or pursuing CA is welcomed and encouraged.
• Excellent communication and a can-do attitude.
• Team-oriented and able to share results with the group.
• Experience with Xero is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting, advisory, tax planning and tax compliance.
• Direct relations with new and existing clients.
• Prepare and review Financial Accounts and Tax Returns for Business, Individual and Superfund clients; including BAS and FBT.
• Collaborate closely with Partners.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Positive attitude

Verbal & written comms

Education

CA or pursuing CA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Pursuited.com, the talent matching platform where candidates nominate the next step in their careers, and employers headhunt them, is currently looking outside our platform for candidates for a fantastic, well-established and growing public accounting practice.

We are seeking a new hire due to consistent and substantial growth in our clients' Newcastle-based office. The practice is seeking a senior business services accountant. They are attuned to supporting the growth and interests of their employees and utilising the latest technology to improve the day-to-day workflow. They are seeking proactive, responsible individuals to join them in their relaxed and welcoming practice.

The business is particularly motivated to promote employees to partner, if it interests them, with a generous partner scheme. Many previous hires have been through this process and accelerated to partner, carving out their own niche in the business, so much so there are now nine branches and over a dozen partners.

Every day they provide excellent financial and business advice to their valued client base -forming an integral part of their businesses and lives.

Pursuited.com, the talent matching platform where candidates nominate the next step in their careers, and employers headhunt them, is currently looking outside our platform for candidates for a fantastic, well-established and growing public accounting practice.

We are seeking a new hire due to consistent and substantial growth in our clients' Newcastle-based office. The practice is seeking a senior business services accountant. They are attuned to supporting the growth and interests of their employees and utilising the latest technology to improve the day-to-day workflow. They are seeking proactive, responsible individuals to join them in their relaxed and welcoming practice.

The business is particularly motivated to promote employees to partner, if it interests them, with a generous partner scheme. Many previous hires have been through this process and accelerated to partner, carving out their own niche in the business, so much so there are now nine branches and over a dozen partners.

Every day they provide excellent financial and business advice to their valued client base -forming an integral part of their businesses and lives.

THE ROLE

• Provide a range of consulting, business advisory, tax planning and tax compliance
• Direct relations with new and existing clients
• Preparation and review of Financial Accounts, Tax Returns for all Business, Individual and Superfund clients, Annual FBT and BAS returns
• Working closely and reporting directly to the Partners.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE CRITERIA

• A completed CA or interest in pursuing CA will be well received;
• Fantastic communicator and listener with a "can-do" attitude
• Happy to work within a team and share the results of hard work
• Experience with XERO would be great;
• Strong Excel skills
• Positive, polite and enthusiastic personality
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are non-negotiable.

Work-life balance is one of the key benefits of this practice; They will find the right combination of balance and drive with you. The practice has a fantastic commission scheme, on top of generous base salaries, which is well regarded in the industry.

If you have questions or may be looking for something else, we're keen to talk further and find the best fit for you - please reach out.

Please note: This is a mainly office-based role, but we would certainly love to discuss a role with anyone across Australia.