Senior Accountant - Business Advisory

Take the next step in your accounting career with a progressive and client-focused Business Advisory team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Business Advisory division. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio, provide high-level tax and business advisory services, and mentor junior team members while developing your own professional expertise.

About the Role As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services to a broad range of clients. Working closely with Managers and Directors, you will manage client relationships, provide technical expertise, and contribute to the ongoing success of the team.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Taxation

- Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, and special purpose reports for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
- Prepare and review BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns.
- Conduct technical tax research and provide solutions for complex tax matters.
- Assist with payroll tax, ATO, and superannuation audits and reviews.
- Prepare and review journals, reconciliations, and supporting working papers.
- Review financial statements and ensure compliance with relevant accounting and taxation requirements.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

- Manage a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries.
- Participate in client meetings and provide practical business and tax advice.
- Respond to client queries relating to accounting software, taxation matters, and business operations.
- Work collaboratively with Managers and Directors on complex advisory matters including CGT and small business concessions.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the client experience and add value to client relationships.

Team & Practice Development





- Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to junior team members.
- Assist with workflow management and effective delegation of work.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and best practice procedures.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and technical training.
- Assist with WIP management, fee preparation, and achieving productivity targets.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

- Degree qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- CA or CPA qualification completed.
- Proven experience in an Australian Business Services and Tax Advisory workplace.
- Robust technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, APS, or similar platforms.

Skills & Attributes

- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach to learning, development, and continuous improvement.
- Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

What's on Offer?

- Diverse and interesting client portfolio.
- Exposure to complex tax and advisory work.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Clear career progression pathways.
- Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members.
- Flexible and modern workplace culture.

If you're a motivated Senior Accountant looking to further your career within a high-performing Business Advisory team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

For more information please reach out to Pauline Stephens by either email or mobile phone ••••@empiregroup.com.au
mob: 04•• ••• 988

📌 Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 empire group
📍 Brisbane