Senior Tax Accountant

Optimal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on-site

Flexible work arrangement

Autonomy and influence

Job summary

Optimal Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to own and oversee the quality of tax work across SMSF, individual, company, trust and partnership returns. You will mentor and review complex work, ensuring accuracy under Australian tax law.

The role is on-site in Warriewood on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with a flexible option for part-time (minimum 3 days/week) and on-site parking. You will interact with a high-performing tax team and provide technical guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Australian taxation (public practice preferred).
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review all tax returns prepared by the team (SMSF, individual, company, trust, partnership).
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax law and ATO standards.
• Provide technical tax support and guidance to junior accountants.

Skills

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

5d ago , from Optimal Recruitment Pty Ltd

Are you an experienced Tax Accountant looking to step into a senior role where you can take ownership, provide expert guidance, and support a high-performing accounting team? We are seeking a skilled and confident Senior Tax Accountant to join our firm and play a key role in elevating the quality and accuracy of our tax work.

About the Role

In this hands-on and review-focused position, you will oversee the quality of all tax returns prepared by our team including SMSF, individual, company, trust, and partnership return. You will act as a subject-matter expert, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and adherence to current Australian tax law.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring, reviewing complex work, and providing technical tax support across the practice. The position is available in a full time or flexible part-time option (minimum 3 days per week). You will be based on-site located at Warriewood where there is secure parking, close to both local and major shops and services.

This role is based in Warriewoodon Sydney's Northern Beaches. Please consider the travel distance and what that means for your work-life balance before applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Review all tax returns prepared by our accountants, including SMSF return
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax legislation and ATO standards
• Provide technical tax support and guidance to junior and intermediate accountants
• Identify discrepancies, provide constructive review notes, and ensure high-quality outputs
• Assist with tax planning and advisory work as required
• Maintain accurate documentation and workpapers
• Use Xero (moderate proficiency required) to review, reconcile, and check client files

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Australian taxation (public practice preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Australian Tax Law
• Experience reviewing tax returns, including Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) returns
• Proficiency in Xero
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and tax technical capability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others
• Availability for a minimum of 3 days per week
• Must have Permanent Residency to be eligible to apply

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (pro rata if part-time)
• Flexible work arrangement with minimum 3 days per week
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to take a senior role with autonomy and influence
• Work across diverse client portfolios and complex tax scenarios

Additional information

• Flexible work arrangement with minimum 3 days per week
• Parking on-site and or public transport options
• Based in Warriewood. Close to major and minor shops and cafes