Tax Accountant

MW Recruitment; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home up to 2 days

Flexible start/finish times

CA/CPA study support

Modern Cairns office with parking

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MW Recruitment is seeking a Tax Accountant in Cairns, Australia, to join a respected local accounting practice with a reputation for honest advice and strong client relationships.

You will manage business services and tax advisory work for a diverse client portfolio, mentoring junior staff and collaborating with partners on complex engagements. This hybrid role offers WFH options after probation and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Australian public practice.
• Strong knowledge across business services and taxation.
• CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion.
• Ambitious, proactive and committed to professional growth.
• Experience using Xero will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio.
• Review financial statements and income tax returns for all entity types.
• Provide strategic tax planning and business advisory services.
• Prepare and review complex tax matters including Div 7A, CGT and FBT calculations.
• Identify advisory opportunities and support firm growth through referrals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

This established local accounting practice has spent years building something genuinely worthwhile: a reputation for honest advice, strong client relationships, and a team that actually enjoys coming to work. Growth has been steady and deliberate, and they're now looking for a Tax Accountant who wants to be part of something with real momentum.

THE ROLE:

You will step into a hands-on, high-impact position managing business services and tax advisory work across a diverse portfolio of clients spanning a wide range of industries. Alongside client-facing responsibilities, you will play an important mentoring role, guiding and developing junior staff members.

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a varied client portfolio
• Reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for all entity types
• Providing strategic tax planning and business advisory services aligned with clients
• Preparation and review of complex tax matters including Div 7A, CGT and FBT calculations
• Identifying advisory opportunities and contributing to the growth of the firm through client referrals and cross service opportunities
• Supporting workflow management and assisting partners with complex engagements and client strategy

THE BENEFITS:

• Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days Work From Home (after probation)
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance
• Collaborative and close-knit team culture with strong leadership support
• Contemporary Cairns office with easy parking access
• Defined career progression opportunities with tailored development planning
• CA/CPA study support

ABOUT YOU:

• You will have 2+ years' experience within an Australian public practice firm and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, as client interaction and team support are key components of the role.
• Strong technical knowledge across business services and taxation
• CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion
• Ambitious, proactive and committed to professional growth
• Experience using Xero will be highly regarded

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.