Senior Accountant

Recruiters filling this Senior Accountant vacancy in Sydney, NSW are looking for a public practice specialist who already runs client assignments independently. The employer is a growing, well-established mid-sized firm, and the full-time role sits in its Business Services and Tax team.

To stand out, show a varied portfolio of clients and entities you have managed end to end, practical tax and business advice you have delivered, and proof that you have mentored junior accountants. You would work closely with the Principal, answer for the quality and timing of client work and help the practice grow.

The firm offers visa sponsorship, welcoming suitably qualified candidates who hold a subclass 482 visa now alongside applicants with unrestricted Australian work rights.

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• Own an assigned group of business services and tax clients
• Keep each client's compliance requirements and deadlines on track
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds, and review them
• Compile and review financial statements such as P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Make sure financial reports meet Australian Accounting Standards and applicable reporting requirements
• Offer hands-on advice about tax, tax planning, business structures and cash flow
• Help clients with other business services matters
• Be a go-to contact for clients, translating technical detail into clear language and building lasting relationships
• Liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other authorities to resolve client issues
• Look after business registrations, ATO portal matters and ASIC updates and renewals
• Review junior and intermediate accountants' work and support their technical progress
• Coordinate assignments, follow progress and help the team hit deadlines and quality targets

• At least four years in Australian public practice accounting, with business services and taxation as your strong focus
• Bachelor of Accounting or Commerce, or an equivalent qualification
• Solid hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and Australian income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds
• In-depth knowledge of Australian taxation, BAS, IAS and relevant financial reporting obligations
• Skill in researching and resolving complex accounting and tax questions, knowing when to seek specialist input or escalate
• A track record of reviewing junior colleagues' work and giving them practical guidance
• Proficiency with HandiSoft, MYOB and Xero
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• A commitment to keeping your tax, accounting and regulatory knowledge up to date
• CA or CPA qualification, highly regarded by the employer