*Immediate Start available.

*Opportunity to join a long-established stable South Perth Accounting practice.

*Genuine autonomy – manage your own client files end-to-end.

About the company

Porter Stein specialises in tax, accounting, superannuation and business advisory services for individuals and businesses. With 50 years of experience, the firm supports clients across wealth protection and estate planning, taxation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting and cash flow management and corporate and trust administration

Based in South Perth, Porter Stein has built a reputation for long-term client relationships, skilled expertise and a stable, experienced team.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team on an initial 6-month full time fixed-term contract with the pathway to an extension or permanent role for the right candidate. Your role will provide critical support to the business ensuring timely and accurate delivery of tax and accounting compliance work for a portfolio of clients – from financial statements and tax returns through to BAS, GST and broader compliance obligations. Working closely with the partners, you will maintain the firm’s highest standards of client service. In this diverse role, you will have the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients from start to finish with minimal supervision.

Role requirements/duties include:

- Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for a range of entities.

- Preparation and lodgement of BAS and GST returns.

- CGT calculations and documentation.

- Division 7A and franking credit calculations.

- Bookkeeping using MYOB and/or Xero.

- Use of MYOB AE for practice management and compliance.





- End-to-end management of client files with minimal oversight.

- SMSF compliance work where required.

Mandatory requirements for this role are:

- Formal qualifications in CPA or equivalent (e.g. CA).

- Experience with MYOB AE, and MYOB and/or Xero.

- Minimum of 5-8+ years’ experience within public practice accounting.

- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage client files end-to-end.

- Mature, calm, professional manner with a genuine interest in long-term stability.

- High level attention to detail and time management skills.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills with a professional demeanour and approachable nature.

- Current Drivers Licence.

Advantageous experience for this role:

- Experience with BGL Simple Fund 360 and/or SMSF compliance.

- Availability to commence immediately or at short notice.

In return for your dedication, skills and knowledge we will offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with your experience.

Applying

If this job aligns with your aspirations, please send your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your motivation for applying, along with your resume.

Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. If you are successful, you will be required to provide at least 2 referees from recent employers/supervisors and may be required to complete a short Psychometric (SHL) assessment as part of the final selection process.

Please do not call our office, our reception team cannot assist with application enquiries. We are not accepting applications from recruitment consultants.

You must have the right to live and work full time in Australia to apply for this position.

📌 Senior Accountant (Perth)
🏢 HR Cornerstone
📍 Perth