Job description

Strong technical training | Tax compliance focus | Hybrid work | Dedicated CSA support | Flexible hours

Senior Accountant - Business Services (Tax & Compliance)

• $90,000 - $120,000 + Super (depending on experience)
• Diverse tax compliance work across SME and family groups
• Strong technical mentoring and structured career progression

If you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise in tax compliance while working with quality clients and experienced Partners, this firm offers the ideal environment to continue developing your career.

Working alongside technically strong Managers and Partners, you'll gain exposure to complex tax matters, working on a diverse portfolio of clients within a collaborative, organised, and well-supported team.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (7:30am-4pm, 8:30am-5pm or 9am-6pm)
• Work from home one day per week
• Clear promotion pathway based on capability, not tenure
• Strong technical training through CA, Tax Institute and external providers
• Monthly technical CPD sessions and tax updates
• Dedicated Client Services Administrator (CSA) support
• Collaborative review process with approachable Partners and Managers
• Stable firm with excellent staff retention and genuine long-term career opportunities
• Regular social events, EOFY celebrations and family-friendly initiatives

About the Firm

This established mid-sized accounting firm employs approximately 60 staff across Business Services, SMSF, Bookkeeping and administration.

Led by 5 Equity Partners, the firm has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships and developing accountants into technically capable advisers.

With experienced onshore and offshore teams working closely together, staff receive excellent support, allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality compliance work rather than administration.

The firm promotes a collaborative culture where questions are encouraged, technical development is prioritised and progression is based on competence rather than years of service.

About the Role

This position offers broad exposure across tax and business services compliance, providing the opportunity to develop strong technical capability while managing your own portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals
• Preparing income tax returns across all entity types
• Managing your own client portfolio with regular client communication
• Assisting with complex tax compliance matters including CGT, Division 7A, FBT and GST
• Preparing tax planning calculations and year-end compliance work
• Responding to ATO and ASIC correspondence
• Supporting workflow management to ensure compliance deadlines are met
• Working closely with Managers and Partners on more complex technical matters
• Reviewing work prepared by junior accountants and providing mentoring where appropriate

With dedicated CSAs handling administrative support and well-resourced teams, you'll spend more time focusing on technical accounting and tax work rather than non-chargeable administration. The firm is highly organised with well-established systems, workflows, and processes.

About You

• CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion)
• 4+ years' experience within Australian public practice
• Strong technical knowledge of business services and tax compliance
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
• Comfortable managing client relationships and meeting compliance deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career progression

Apply

If you're a Senior Accountant looking to further develop your technical tax compliance skills within a supportive and well-established firm, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply in confidence or contact Samantha Fisher for a confidential discussion.
samantha@charterhouse.com.au

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