Hybrid Senior Accountant - Change Accountants & Advisors

About Change Accountants & Advisors

Change Accountants & Advisors isn't your typical accounting firm. We're a passionate, award-winning team dedicated to helping clients achieve more than just numbers on a page. We help them build wealth, reduce stress, and live their best lives.

We are leading the way for accounting firms across Australia with a combined asset protection and estate planning offering. We've won both the Xero Australia Accounting Partner of the Year and the Xero Australia App Partner of the Year.

Get to know the director, Timothy Munro here: https://youtube.com/shorts/bsNgePOLx18

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary from $90,000 to 120,000
• $2,000 bonus every July if fee targets are met
• Working Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• This role offers hybrid flexibility after two months, with the option to work from home 1-2 days a week and adaptable working hours.
• We offer $1,000 of our own choice skills training each year
• Great opportunity for career growth
• Supportive Culture: A friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• All the Tools You Need: We'll provide the equipment so you can do your best work, wherever you are.
• A fun team to work with.

Role Overview

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of accounting and compliance work, including the preparation, review, and analysis of financial reports. You'll play a key role in ensuring all tax obligations are met accurately and on time, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and precision across all outputs.

This role will take full responsibility and ownership of the completion of allocated jobs and is effectively responsible for managing their own workflow under the direction of their manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and lodge monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Compile and review financial statements for various entity structures, ensuring full compliance with Australian accounting standards
• Prepare and review complex individual, company, trust, partnership, and tax returns with limited supervision or direction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients by delivering timely, accurate, and professional advice
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and accounting standards, and participate in ongoing professional development activities
• Reviewing all work delegated to and completed by junior team members
• To assist with potential and new client opportunities or initiatives, such as attending client meetings, preparing advice and presentations
• Internal training primarily focused on maintaining technical knowledge in the  relevant area of expertise

What We're Looking For

• At least 5+ years of experience in Australian public practice
• Expert knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting standards
• Proficiency in Xero (Xero Certified)
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and spoken English communication
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

If you're looking for more than a traditional accounting job. If you want to make a real difference in people's lives and enjoy the journey while doing it/ Change is the place for you.