Senior Public Accountant | Hawkesbury Nsw

Mb Unit Trust; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MB Unit Trust in Hawkesbury NSW seeks a Senior Public Accountant to manage the full compliance cycle for a diverse client portfolio including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts. Prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS and PAYG instalments with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in Australian public practice, CPA/CA/IPA progress and strong technical knowledge in trust distributions, Division 7A, FBT and year-end planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in Australian public practice.
• Senior or intermediate-to-senior experience.
• CPA/CA/IPA qualification or progress toward it.
• Strong technical capability in trust distributions, Division 7A, FBT, CGT, PSI and year-end tax planning.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Confident client communication and clear explanation of outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS/IAS and PAYG instalments for a diverse client portfolio.
• Manage full compliance cycle for clients with limited supervision.
• Apply knowledge across trust distributions, Division 7A, FBT, CGT, PSI and year-end tax planning.
• Manage own job list and complete work quickly and accurately.
• Prepare high-quality files and hand up for review.
• Interact with clients to gather information and explain outcomes.

Skills

Public accounting

Client communication

Tax planning

Attention to detail

Education

CPA/CA/IPA progression

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Access Handisoft

ATO online services

Practice management software

Job description

Senior Public Accountant | Hawkesbury NSW

Join a stable local accounting firm in North Richmond in a long-term role with flexibility. You will manage the full compliance cycle for a portfolio of small to medium business clients, working with individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts. The role suits an experienced accountant who can work independently, build strong client relationships and prepare high-quality files for review.

Key responsibilities

Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS/IAS and PAYG instalments across a diverse client portfolio.

Manage the full compliance cycle for clients with limited supervision.

Apply technical knowledge across trust distributions, Division 7A, FBT, CGT, PSI and year-end tax planning.

Manage your own job list and complete work quickly and accurately.

Prepare files to a high standard and hand them up ready for review.

Deal directly with clients by chasing information, explaining outcomes and managing day-to-day relationships.

Work collaboratively with the wider team and contribute to a supportive practice environment.

What we're looking for

At least four years of experience in Australian public practice.

Recent experience as a senior accountant or intermediate-to-senior accountant.

IPA, CA or CPA qualification, or significant progress towards completion of the relevant program.

Strong technical capability in trust distributions, Division 7A, FBT, CGT, PSI and year-end tax planning.

Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Confidence communicating directly with clients and explaining accounting and tax outcomes clearly.

Experience with Xero, MYOB, Access Handisoft, ATO online services and practice management software.

Based in or near the Hawkesbury, or willing to commute to North Richmond.

A genuine interest in building a long-term career with a stable local firm.