New Job Opening: Senior Accountant in Burswood, WA

Job Description

• 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.