AU Senior Tax Accountant (CA/CPA)

Remote People

18h

About The Position

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will work as part of a high-performing team to reconcile and prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies. The role requires at least five years of experience working with an Australian tax firm and prior experience with businesses with turnover between AU$1 million and AU$50 million. You will oversee and review the work of junior and intermediate accountants, provide actionable feedback, and mentor and train team members. Experience with primary producers and agricultural businesses is preferred but not required.

The role includes reviewing and finalising tax work and Business Activity Statements, preparing client correspondence, and ensuring work is accurate, complete, and compliant with Australian tax requirements. It requires technical knowledge of Australian tax matters and experience with a range of accounting and practice-management systems. Candidates may be asked to demonstrate their technical experience as part of the screening process.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional accounting experience.
• At least five years of experience working with an Australian tax firm.
• Prior experience working with businesses with turnover between AU$1 million and AU$50 million.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Enrolled in, or looking to enrol in, CA or CPA.
• Experience or understanding of the listed technical areas may be assessed during screening, including accounting systems, Business Activity Statements and GST-free transactions; Australian tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, and partnerships; tax reconciliation workpapers; depreciation schedules; GST reconciliations; franking accounts; Division 7A loan reconciliations; financial statement provisions; FBT reimbursements for motor vehicles; hire purchase loan schedules; superannuation contribution eligibility and caps; and capital gains calculations for property and listed shares.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with primary producers and agricultural businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the work of junior and intermediate accountants, providing guidance and support to meet established quality standards.
• Take ownership of reviewing delegated tax jobs, including individual tax returns, partnerships, trusts, and companies.
• Review and finalise Business Activity Statements.
• Train and mentor junior and intermediate accountants, providing technical guidance to support their development.
• Prepare client emails and correspondence, communicating information clearly and professionally.
• Prepare and review complex tax jobs, including large and integrated client groups.
• Review tax work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Australian tax requirements across entity types.
• Apply knowledge of Division 7A, FBT, CGT, superannuation, payroll tax, and other relevant Australian tax matters to review work and guide junior and intermediate accountants.
• Work with Xero, Xero Practice Manager, MS365, Xero Tax, Xero Workpapers, CAS360, AccountKit, MYOB, QuickBooks, Agrimaster, and Phoenix.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior