A full-time permanent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant – Tax & Business Services to join a well-established public practice accounting firm in Sydney’s inner-south, near the airport. This role would suit an accountant with Australian public practice experience who enjoys preparing financial statements, tax returns and compliance work for SME clients, while also building strong client relationships in a supportive and professional team environment. Requires Australian public practice tax experience Based in Inner-South Suburbs of Sydney (near the airport) Salary guide: $95,000–$120,000 super, depending on experience, CA/CPA status and client management capability. Common responsibilities include preparing financial statements and financial analyses, completing federal/state/local and other tax returns, reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts, resolving non-compliance and discrepancy issues, and servicing clients through ongoing communication. Your normal day will have you: Coordinating accounting functions and programs. Preparing financial analyses and reports. Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure. Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets. Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts. Engaging with and servicing clients to meet or exceed their expectations Investigating and resolving account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance. Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns. Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned. Your next employer pride themselves on providing expert tax services that meet the diverse needs of their clients. They foster a great company culture that values collaboration, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. With a supportive and approachable owner and management team, they encourage open communication and value the contributions of every team member. This creates a relaxed environment where you can excel and grow professionally while enjoying the camaraderie of a friendly bunch of people who are always ready to lend a helping hand. Why apply: 28 years combined accounting and finance experience in the team Opportunity to work with a client-focused, innovative environment Exposure to diverse client portfolios including tax, superannuation, and trust accounting Use of practical, current accounting systems such as Xero and TechOne Strong support network with senior staff mentoring and supervisory roles Structured workload distribution to avoid overtime pressure On-site work ensuring collaboration and team integration Competitive salary range consistent with experience Clear career progression and development opportunities Culture that values clear communication, problem-solving, and staff suppo You will need: Australian public practice accounting experience Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns Experience with individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships Strong client communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar CA/CPA completed or in progress preferred Experience with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, BGL, APS, HandiSoft or similar software highly regarded Common responsibilities include preparing financial statements and financial analyses, completing federal/state/local and other tax returns, reconciling general ledger and balance sheet accounts, resolving non-compliance and discrepancy issues, and servicing clients through ongoing communication.
