Tax Accountant

MW Recruitment; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Flexible start/finish times

CA/CPA study support

Modern Bundaberg office with parking

Job summary

Bundaberg Accounting Practice in Australia is seeking a Tax Accountant to take on a hands-on role covering business services and tax advisory across a varied client base.

You will mentor junior team members, manage your own client portfolio from end to end, and work on Div 7A, CGT and FBT matters. Flexible start times, remote work up to 2 days per week after probation, and CA/CPA study support are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Australian public practice experience.
• Strong technical grounding across business services and tax.
• CA/CPA qualified or close to finishing.
• Driven and proactive with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client portfolio from end to end.
• Review financial statements and tax returns across entities.
• Deliver tax planning and business advisory work.
• Handle complex matters including Div 7A, CGT and FBT.
• Identify advisory opportunities and help grow the firm.
• Assist partners with workflow oversight and complex engagements.

Skills

Tax accounting

Client management

Public practice experience

Leadership

Education

CA/CPA qualified or near completion

Job description

A well-established Bundaberg accounting practice has built its name the old fashioned way, through solid technical work, straightforward advice, and clients who stick around because they're treated properly. The team culture reflects that too, low ego, genuinely supportive, and busy without being chaotic. With the firm continuing to grow at a sustainable pace, they're on the hunt for a Tax Accountant ready to sink their teeth into a role with real substance.

You’ll take on a hands-on position covering business services and tax advisory across a genuinely varied client base, spanning multiple industries and entity structures. There’s also a mentoring element to the role, helping junior team members build their skills and confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Managing your own client portfolio from end to end
• Reviewing financial statements and tax returns across all entity types
• Delivering tax planning and business advisory work tailored to client circumstances
• Handling complex technical matters, including Div 7A, CGT and FBT
• Spotting advisory opportunities and helping grow the firm through referrals and cross-service work
• Assisting partners with workflow oversight and complex client engagements

THE BENEFITS:

• Work from home flexibility, up to 2 days per week once through probation
• Flexible start and finish times for genuine work-life balance
• A tight-knit, collaborative team with strong support from leadership
• Modern Bundaberg office with convenient parking
• Clear career progression with development plans built around you
• CA/CPA study support provided

ABOUT YOU:

• 2+ years’ experience in an Australian public practice firm, with solid communication and leadership skills for client and team interaction
• Strong technical grounding across business services and tax
• CA/CPA qualified or close to finishing
• Driven, proactive, and genuinely keen to grow professionally

Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.