A well-established Hobart-based public practice firm is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to take ownership of a client portfolio and provide day-to-day leadership across workflow, client delivery and team support.
This is a key hire within a friendly, skilled firm known for its flexible working arrangements, supportive culture and long-term opportunities (including an equity pathway for the right person).
About the FirmClose-knit local team, supported by an offshore team in the Philippines (2 staff)Team structure includes a mix of local and offshore capacityFriendly, relaxed and professional culture with a strong emphasis on teamworkHybrid working: 2 days from home / 3 days in the officePractical benefits including free, easy parkingSocial culture with team celebrations (birthday cake, Christmas dinner)Systems: HandiSoft, Xero and Class (SMSF) (cloud-enabled)Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (45-minute lunch break)
The RoleAs the Tax Accountant,



you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring high-quality delivery across compliance and business services, while also supporting the team and maintaining workflow oversight.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage a portfolio of clients end-to-end, acting as a trusted, client-facing advisorOversee delivery across business services and compliance, including:Financial statements and income tax returnsBAS/GST and general complianceTax planning and advisory support (where required)Provide day-to-day leadership and technical support to the team:Respond to staff queriesReview work and ensure quality controlMonitor workflow and job progress to keep deliverables on trackCoordinate effectively with the offshore team, including regular check-ins with the offshore team leadLiaise with the ATO and external stakeholders as requiredIdentify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client outcomes

📌 Tax Accountant (Intermediate-Senior) (Hobart)
🏢 Best Practice Group
📍 Hobart