Senior Accountant

About the Role

An established multidisciplinary Chartered Accountancy firm in Wollongong is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Business Services and Tax team. This full-time, office-based role offers an engaging opportunity for an experienced accountant with approximately five or more years of Australian public practice experience. The position includes a broad range of responsibilities spanning business services, taxation, compliance, and advisory work tailored for a diverse portfolio including SMEs, family enterprises, investors, and individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for multiple entities such as companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Review and preparation of business activity statements (BAS), ensuring accuracy and adherence to client lodgement deadlines.
• Providing assistance with tax planning and delivering practical business advisory services for SME and family business clients.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of five years’ experience working within Australian public accounting practice.
• Strong technical expertise in preparing financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS across diverse client types.
• Thorough understanding of Australian taxation laws and compliance requirements.
• Confident communication skills with a client-focused and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working with Xero accounting software; familiarity with Xero Practice Manager is highly valued.

Possession of or progress towards a CA or CPA qualification is advantageous; however, attitude, dedication to client service, and ability to thrive in a busy public practice setting are equally important.

Why Join?

• Opportunity for genuine autonomy and to engage directly with clients.
• Varied client base offering rich professional experience across sectors.
• Supportive environment promoting ongoing development in tax planning, advisory competencies, and relationship management.
• Clear career progression path toward Client Manager or more senior roles.
• Professional workplace culture with a down-to-earth team environment that values contributions.
• Standard office hours from 9am-5pm with minimal overtime required.

Additional Information

Confidential handling of all enquiries and applications is assured. Even candidates not actively seeking new roles but curious about future career possibilities are encouraged to explore this opportunity.