Senior Tax Accountant

seek.com.au; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acceler Advisory Pty Ltd in Chatswood, Sydney, is seeking an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services.

You will work directly with the Partners, review work of junior staff, and contribute to client relationships, tax planning, and practice improvements, with a clear path to senior roles.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion).
• 5+ years' experience in Australian public practice.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across entity types.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience using Xero, MYOB and XPM.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs.
• Preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT returns, and payroll tax obligations.
• Providing proactive taxation and business advisory services.
• Liaising directly with clients, the ATO, ASIC, and other stakeholders.
• Assisting clients with tax planning and business structuring matters.
• Managing workflow and ensuring compliance deadlines are met.
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing guidance and mentoring.
• Supporting practice improvement initiatives and client relationship management.

Skills

Tax compliance

Client communication

Public practice

Mentoring

Time management

Education

CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

XPM

Job description

Acceler Advisory Pty Ltdis a boutique accounting and tax advisory firm based in Chatswood, Sydney, providing services to small businesses, professionals, and investors. The firm specialises in tax advisory, business advisory, trusts and asset protection, and private wealth services, with a focus on helping clients grow and protect their wealth through strategic financial planning and proactive advice.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Partners, you will manage a portfolio of clients and provide high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals, and SMSFs
• Preparation of BAS, IAS, FBT returns, and payroll tax obligations
• Providing proactive taxation and business advisory services
• Liaising directly with clients, the ATO, ASIC, and other stakeholders
• Assisting clients with tax planning and business structuring matters
• Managing workflow and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
• Reviewing junior team members' work and providing guidance and mentoring
• Supporting practice improvement initiatives and client relationship management

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in an Australian public practice accounting firm
• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across various entity types
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using Xero, MYOB and XPM
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines

About us

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Ongoing professional development and CA/CPA support
• Modern office located in the heart of Chatswood with excellent transport access
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Partner and Advisor
• Clear career progression pathway to Manager level