SeniorSupervisor Accountant - Syndey Based - Mostly Remote

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment represents a well-established accounting and advisory firm in Sydney seeking an experienced Accountant to join the team. This Senior to Supervisor level role provides compliance services, reviews offshore work, and serves as a key client contact.

Work from home most of the time with only a few in-office days per month after training. The firm offers mentorship, long-term progression into management, and exposure to taxation, advisory, structuring and VCFO/Bookkeeping

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification (or close to completion)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in public practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Preparing, review and lodge tax returns and financial statements for different entities
• Reviewing BAS, IAS and other bookkeeping work completed by junior staff
• Liaising with the ATO and other statutory bodies on behalf of clients.
• Managing client communication, establishing and maintaining trust and rapport

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisation

Can-do attitude

Education

CA/CPA qualification (or close to completion)

Tools

Xero/XPM

Ignition

Class

Nowinfinity

FYI Docs

Job description

Senior to Supervisor Accountant - Sydney Based - Mostly Remote

Sydney Based Office - 2 to 4 days in-office per month dependent on client meetings

Established firm, excellent mentor, and long-term progression opportunities

My client is a well-stablished accounting and advisory firm with a 30 + year history in the market. Their key services include taxation, advisory, structuring and VCFO/Bookkeeping. The firm currently consists of 5 Partners and approximately 50 staff.

The business services a wide variety of SME businesses as well as HNW individuals and family groups (including SMSF's).

Due to the success of WFH arranagements in recent years the company can offer a hyper-flexible work environment with generally only several in-office days required each month for client meetings (after the initial training period).

They are now looking to recruit an experienced Accountant for their team. This role will work under a down-to-earth and humble Partner who has been with the business for over 20 years. The team has 4 staff members from Senior to Manager level and is supported by staff in the Philippines, and India.

This role has come about due to continued growth. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a can-do attitude, and someone looking to settle long-term in a practice.

This role will see you providing compliance services, reviewing the offshore and outsourced teams’ work, and being a key point of contact for clients. There is long-term progression into a managerial role on offer for the right candidate.

The firm’s tech stack includes Xero/XPM, Ignition, Class, Nowinfinity, and FYI Docs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business that can offer a balanced work environment and long-term career advancement.

Key duties will include:

Preparing, review and lodge tax returns and financial statements for different entities

Reviewing BAS, IAS and other bookkeeping work completed by junior staff

Liaising with the ATO and other statutory bodies on behalf of clients.

Managing client communication, establishing and maintaining trust and rapport

The ideal candidate will possess:

CA or CPA qualification (or close to completion)

A minimum of 3 years experience in public practice, dealing with a diverse range of clients

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and prior experience dealing directly with clients

Strong organisation and time management skills and the ability to work independently