Senior Tax Accountant

Wood Recruitment; Perth; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $120,000 + Superannuation

Permanent full-time role in Fremantle

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wood Recruitment's client in Fremantle is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with 4–5 years in Australian public practice to manage client portfolios, handle complex taxation matters and support junior accountants.

You will prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, liaise with the ATO, and contribute to tax planning and business advisory services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related field.
• CA or CPA qualification or in progress is highly desirable.
• 4–5 years in Australian public practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Manage complex taxation matters including CGT, FBT, GST and Division 7A.
• Liaise with ATO and ensure tax compliance; support junior accountants.
• Provide tax planning and business advisory services; manage client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Taxation knowledge

Communication

Review junior accountants' work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related field

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join their accounting practice in Fremantle, offering a salary of up to $120,000 plus Superannuation. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong Australian public practice experience who enjoys managing clients, handling complex taxation matters and supporting junior accountants.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering a mix of taxation, financial reporting and business advisory work, with opportunities for career development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Managing complex taxation matters, including CGT, FBT, GST and Division 7A
• Preparing BAS, IAS and other statutory lodgements
• Providing tax planning and business advisory advice
• Managing client relationships and responding to taxation enquiries
• Reviewing work completed by junior accountants
• Liaising with the ATO and ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Working closely with the Director to meet deadlines and improve processes

What you’ll need:

• At least 4-5 years of Australian public practice experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation laws and compliance
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns
• Ability to manage clients and review junior accountants' work
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or a related field
• CA or CPA qualification, or working towards completion, highly desirable
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

What’s in it for you:

• Salary of up to $120,000 plus Superannuation
• Permanent, full-time position in Fremantle
• Opportunity to manage your own client portfolio
• Work closely with experienced senior leadership
• Exposure to complex taxation and business advisory work
• Professional development and career progression opportunities