Senior Business Services Accountant

M G Arthur & Associates; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Managing Partner

Partnership pathway

Independence with own clients

Tech-enabled practice

Job summary

M G Arthur & Associates is a Norwest-based accounting firm offering a clear career pathway with mentoring from the Managing Partner. You will own client jobs from start to finish, manage lodgements, and be their go-to person, supported by a technology-driven practice.

We seek CA/CPA qualified or near completion with 4+ years in Australian public practice and strong tax knowledge across individuals, SMEs, trusts and GST. Join us for growth, leadership opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Australian public practice.
• CA/CPA qualified or near completion.
• Strong, hands-on Australian tax knowledge: individuals, small business, CGT, trusts, companies, SMSF and GST.

Responsibilities

• Own your client portfolio: manage jobs from start to finish and meet lodgement deadlines.
• Prepare and review quality work: financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, including payroll tax, FBT, STP, SMSF.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client service

Communication

Education

CA / CPA qualified or near completion

Tools

Xero

XPM

Xero Tax

MYOB

Job description

Own your clients, sharpen your tax expertise and grow your career, with the Managing Partner in your corner.

What you’ll get

A clear career pathway, with mentoring from the top. Our Managing Partner mentors you directly, and there is a clear pathway to Partnership.

Independence with your own clients. You manage your client jobs from start to finish and are their go-to person. We back your judgement.

A growth-focused firm driven by technology and tax expertise. We are well ahead on AI, and in-house and external Tax Knowledge CPDs keeps you ahead of industry practice.

What you’ll do

Own your client portfolio. Manage jobs from start to finish, meet every lodgement deadline, and deal with clients, the ATO and external providers.

Prepare and review quality work. This covers financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships. It also covers payroll tax, FBT, activity statements, STP finalisation, and SMSF work.

Grow others as you grow. Review and mentor intermediate and graduate accountants, including our Overseas Accounting Team. Support the Manager and Partners on tax planning, structuring and business advisory.

What you’ll bring

4+ years in Australian public practice, and CA / CPA qualified or near completion.

Strong, hands-on Australian tax knowledge: individual, small business, CGT, trusts, companies, SMSF and GST. You also know Xero, XPM, Xero Tax and MYOB, and are Xero and Xero Payroll certified.

Experience reviewing and mentoring juniors, a passion for tax and client service, and excellent communication with high attention to detail.

About us

M G Arthur & Associates is an award-winning accounting firm in Norwest. Our advisors specialise in business advisory, accounting & tax and SMSF for HNW individuals and SMEs. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Leadership is recognised at every level, and we make time for regular team activities and flexibility. Join us and Complete your Pie - Financial Benefits+Professional Growth+Supportive Team+Great Leadership.