Senior Accountant – Boutique Accounting Firm

The Prospect

We are a boutique accounting firm with a 20-year track record and a loyal, long-standing client base. As we enter an exciting growth phase, we are looking for a Senior Accountant and Team Leader who thrives on building trusted client relationships, leading a team, and delivering outstanding compliance and advisory outcomes.

This is a client-facing leadership role at the heart of our practice. You will own key client relationships, chair regular client meetings, review team output for quality and accuracy, and mentor junior staff — all while working closely with our partners on complex matters.

What This Role Is Really About

Client Relationships & Meetings

• Serve as the senior point of contact for a portfolio of key clients — individuals, companies, and trusts

• Lead and conduct regular tax planning meetings, delivering clear, practical advice on tax efficiency strategies

• Build and maintain trusted, long-term client relationships with a focus on responsiveness and professional service

• Liaise professionally with the ATO, clients, and other external bodies on compliance and advisory matters

• Advise clients on accounting systems and record-keeping to support better business outcomes

Team Leadership & Work Review

• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members day-to-day, setting a high standard for technical accuracy and client service

• Review work prepared by team members — including tax returns, BAS, FBT returns, and financial reports — ensuring quality and timeliness before lodgement or client delivery

• Provide constructive guidance and real-time coaching to develop team capability and build confidence

• Manage workflow across the team, allocating work effectively and monitoring priorities and deadlines

• Work closely with partners on complex matters, practice management priorities,



and client advisory work

Technical & Compliance

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, companies, and trusts

• Manage client compliance matters end-to-end, including BAS, FBT returns, and financial reports

• Assist clients with cash flow forecasting and annual budgets

• Participate in ongoing professional development and internal training sessions

About You

You are a confident, client-focused professional who enjoys leading people and building relationships just as much as doing great technical work. You take ownership of your client portfolio, communicate clearly and proactively, and bring out the best in the people around you.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in public practice — tax preparation for individuals, companies, and trusts

• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and leading or reviewing team work

• Strong understanding of Australian tax law, tax planning strategies, and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to chair client meetings and present advice clearly

• Proficient in MYOB AE, MYOB, Xero, and/or Intuit (or similar platforms)

• Experience preparing BAS, FBT returns, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports

• Highly organised, with robust ability to manage competing deadlines across a client portfolio

• CA/CPA qualified or actively working towards completion (preferred)

Why Join Us

• A senior role with real leadership scope — you will own client relationships and shape team quality from day one

• Direct access to partners and exposure to a broad, complex client base built over 20 years

• Supportive, close-knit team where your contribution is visible and valued

• Flexible, collaborative, and friendly working environment

If you are ready to step into a senior role where client relationships and team leadership are at the core — we would love to hear from you.

Apply now.

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