Senior Accountant

• Senior Tax Accountant
• Public Practice
• Hybrid
• $120,000 + Super

An established Perth accounting and advisory firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a public practice accountant looking for greater client exposure, autonomy and the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio.

Offering a hybrid working arrangement, the position will suit someone who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while remaining part of a collaborative and supportive team.

The Role

As Senior Tax Accountant, you will manage a varied portfolio of individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Managing tax compliance requirements across a diverse client portfolio
• Providing practical tax planning and business advisory support
• Identifying taxation risks, opportunities and strategies for clients
• Managing and responding to ATO queries and correspondence
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Working alongside accountants, financial advisers and finance specialists to provide integrated client solutions
• Reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members
• Contributing to improvements across systems, processes and service delivery
• Keeping up to date with Australian taxation legislation and regulatory changes

About You

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Strong Australian taxation and compliance experience
• Previous experience within public practice accounting
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification, or be working towards completion
• A relevant Accounting, Finance or Commerce degree
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• Experience with accounting and tax software such as Xero, MYOB or similar
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and work autonomously
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants would be advantageous

What's On Offer

• Senior-level position with genuine client ownership
• Diverse portfolio across individuals and businesses
• Exposure to both compliance and advisory work
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Collaborative and experienced team
• Opportunity to mentor junior accountants and develop your leadership capability
• Broad exposure across accounting, tax and financial services
• Long-term career development within an established Perth practice

If you are an experienced public practice accountant looking for a role offering autonomy, client interaction and flexibility, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.