Job Description

About the Role

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We are expanding our accounting division and looking for a senior or supervisor-level accountant who is ready to step into a high-ownership role. This is not just a compliance seat, it is a leadership position within the pod structure.

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You will own a portfolio of SME clients, resolve complex tax issues, and play a genuine mentoring role for the junior and intermediate accountants you work alongside. You will come from a mid‐tier, top‐tier, or strong boutique public practice firm, and be comfortable operating in a rapid‐moving, tech‐enabled environment where you can help shape how things are done, not just follow established processes.

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Key Responsibilities

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While no two days will be the same, your core responsibilities will include:

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Client Ownership

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- Take full ownership of a portfolio of SME client relationships across a range of structures including companies, trusts, and individuals.
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- Prepare and review complex income tax returns and financial accounts to a high standard.
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- Manage tax compliance obligations and ensure all lodgements are completed on time.
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Technical Tax Work

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- Handle BAS, IAS, FBT returns, CGT calculations, and depreciation adjustments.
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- Identify and resolve complex tax issues, including Div 7A, entity structuring, and other advisory matters.
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- Serve as the team's go‐to technical resource for escalated issues.
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- Review and provide structured feedback on work completed by junior and intermediate accountants, including offshore outsourced team members.
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- Coach and develop team members to lift overall quality and consistency across the team.
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- Help set standards, improve processes, and contribute to training initiatives across the accounting team.
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About You

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Experience & Background

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- 5–7+ years of experience in public practice accounting, with a strong focus on business services and tax.
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- Solid Australian direct tax experience across both compliance and advisory work.
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- CA or CPA qualified, or very close to completion.
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- Has previously managed their own client portfolio within a firm.
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- Comfortable reviewing and signing off on work completed by juniors and intermediates.
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- Coming from a mid‐tier, top‐tier, or strong boutique public practice firm.
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Skills & Approach

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- Strong communication skills and a genuine enjoyment of building long‐term client relationships.
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- Technically sharp with effective problem‐solving ability across complex tax scenarios.
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- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero and MYOB is highly desirable.
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- Proficiency in FYI Docs is preferred but not essential.
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- Thrives in a collaborative, tech‐enabled, and fast‐growing environment.
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- Enjoys mentoring and lifting the capability of those around them, not just delivering their own work.
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Beyond the Base Salary

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- Equity in Lawpath through our Employee Share Option Plan
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- Hybrid and flexible working options
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- An extra day of Birthday Leave
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- Opportunities for career growth
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- A generous parental leave policy
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- A learning stipend for ongoing development
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- Wellbeing perks including gym discounts, run club and wellness initiatives
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- A transparent and fun culture with regular celebrations and team events
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Lawpath celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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You need to have full legal working rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

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📌 Senior Business Services Accountant (South Australia)
🏢 Lawpath
📍 South Australia