Senior Accountant (Australia)

Senior Accountant (Australia)

21 Aug
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The Enterprise Edge
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Australia

21 Aug

The Enterprise Edge

Australia

Senior Accountant | Tax & Business Services The Enterprise Edge | 100% Remote, Anywhere in Australia

Own your own client portfolio, work from anywhere in Australia, and join a growing, fully digital accounting practice where your experience, judgement and ideas are genuinely valued.

The Enterprise Edge has been operating for several years as a fully digital, paperless accounting practice, delivering accounting, tax and business advisory services to a large client base of owner-operated businesses and high-income individuals across Australia.

Why join The Enterprise Edge?

We believe great accountants deserve real ownership, flexibility and variety. Our senior accountants manage their own client portfolios, work directly with clients and have the autonomy to exercise their judgement without being buried under layers of management.

When you join The Enterprise Edge, you can expect:

- 100% remote working, work from anywhere in Australia
- Full ownership of your own client portfolio, from bookkeeping and activity statements through to financial statements, tax returns and advice
- Profit share and the opportunity to buy into the business over time for the right applicant
- Direct access to and reporting to Clinton Stewart, Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent
- Interesting and varied work across a diverse client base, including building and construction, trades, transport and logistics, mining and medical
- Modern, cloud-based systems and technology, including Xero Practice Manager
- A small-team environment where you are trusted to use your professional judgement and work autonomously
- An chance to be involved with AccNav, an exciting new AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping venture co-founded by Clinton, giving you exposure to emerging technology and the future direction of the accounting profession
- The opportunity to be part of a practice that is embracing new technology and looking at better ways to deliver accounting and advisory services
- A genuine long-term career opportunity, with the potential to grow with the business





With the role based 100% remotely, you can build your career on your own terms, wherever in Australia you choose to live and work.

The role

As a Senior Accountant with The Enterprise Edge, you will take full responsibility for a portfolio of business and individual clients, managing the relationship directly rather than working behind a manager. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions and exercise your professional judgement across your own files, managing your portfolio across:

- Accounting and financial statements
- Tax and BAS/IAS
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Client support

About you

We are looking for a CA or CPA qualified accountant with a minimum of 5+ years experience who is ready to take full ownership of a client portfolio and wants the autonomy and flexibility to do their best work.

Ideally, you will have:

- CA or CPA qualification
- At least five years' experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm, including preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Working knowledge of Division 7A, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and GST as they apply to small and medium business clients
- Experience with Xero, ideally including Xero Practice Manager, or a comparable platform
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters to clients in plain English
- Excellent attention to detail, sound organisation and the capacity to work autonomously across a client portfolio within a small remote team




- Experience reviewing work prepared by junior or offshore staff is highly regarded An interest in technology and the future of the accounting profession would also be highly regarded, particularly given the opportunity to be involved with AccNav.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Advising on Division 7A, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and year-end tax planning
- Conducting technical research and preparing written advice on client-specific matters
- Preparing Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
- Processing payroll, including Single Touch Payroll and superannuation obligations
- Setting up, converting and reviewing Xero files
- Acting as the first point of contact for your own portfolio of clients
- Liaising with the ATO on correspondence, payment arrangements and lodgement deferrals
- Onboarding new clients, including customer due diligence under our AML/CTF program
- Managing ASIC compliance, company and trust establishments and Director ID matters
- Monitoring the lodgement program and managing workflow in Xero Practice Manager
- Reviewing work prepared by our offshore team
- Providing accounting and tax advice and supporting clients with their broader business needs

More than just another accounting role

This is an opportunity to:

- Take genuine ownership of your clients and work remotely, with direct access to firm leadership
- Be rewarded for the value you bring, with the opportunity to participate in profit share and buy into the business over time for the right applicant
- Be involved with AccNav, an exciting new AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping venture being developed alongside the practice
- Build your career on your own terms, whether you're looking for genuine flexibility, greater client ownership, or something long-term

How to apply

Email your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and why you would be suitable for this role to:

Michelle Williamson [email protected]

📌 Senior Accountant (Australia)
🏢 The Enterprise Edge
📍 Australia

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