Job Description

Altias Advisory | Gold Coast, Queensland | Advisory-Focused Public Practice

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At Altias Advisory, we believe accounting should be about far more than compliance.

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It should create clarity. It should build confidence. And it should help business owners make better decisions as they grow, protect, and build wealth.

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We are growing and are looking for an exceptional Senior Accountant who wants to work in a firm built differently—where technical excellence, commercial thinking, and genuine client relationships matter.

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This is not a role for someone who wants to process tax returns all day.

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This is for an accountant who wants to become a trusted adviser to ambitious business owners and work in an environment designed to help you do your best work.

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Why This Role Is Different

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At Altias Advisory, we've intentionally designed a model that protects our team from the chaos that often exists in public practice.

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- No endless client list.
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- No constant firefighting.
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Instead, every Senior Accountant is entrusted with their own carefully curated portfolio of approximately 30 to 45 clients. Not 100. Not 200. Just a manageable portfolio of quality clients that allows you to work deeply, think strategically, and build genuine long-term relationships.

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Internally, we call it running your own island.

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Your client portfolio is designed to give you:

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- Ownership and autonomy over your own client base.
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- Time to properly understand your clients' businesses, goals, and challenges.
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- Structured workflows and organised systems.
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- Reduced context switching and fewer unnecessary interruptions.
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- The ability to be proactive instead of reactive.
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- Space to think commercially, not just process compliance work.
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We want our team operating at their highest level—not constantly putting out fires.

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The Clients You'll Work With

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You'll work closely with a portfolio of established Australian business owners, investors, and family groups who value long-term advisory relationships.

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Our clients are generally mature, commercially minded, and growth-focused businesses with annual turnover ranging from $1 million to $25+ million, often operating through multiple entities including companies, trusts, investment structures, and at times complex family group arrangements.

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Many of our clients operate in industries such as:

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- eCommerce
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- Civil Engineering & Construction
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- Property development
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- Medical
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- Trade and subcontracting businesses
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- Professional services
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- Investment and asset-holding groups
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- Wholesale and distribution
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- Family business groups and multi-entity structures
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These are not purely transactional tax clients.

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These are business owners who want advice. They want strategy. They want someone who understands where they're heading and can help them get there.

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Exposure Beyond Compliance

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Because of the calibre of clients we work with, this role offers exposure that many accountants in public practice simply never receive.

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You'll regularly be involved in work across:

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- Tax planning and strategic structuring.
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- Asset protection and succession planning.
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- Management reporting and performance analysis.
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- Business acquisitions and growth strategies.
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- Governance, risk management, and commercial decision-making.
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Given our client base is mature and growth focused, you will have regular access to some of Australia's best tax lawyers, technical financial reporting experts and commercial risk advisors.

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This means you won't just be preparing accounts—you'll be sitting at the table with high-calibre professionals, contributing to meaningful commercial decisions, and rapidly accelerating your own technical and advisory capability.

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Your Responsibilities

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As a Senior Accountant, you will:

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- Manage your own portfolio of approximately 30–45 clients.
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- Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types.
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- Prepare and review BAS, IAS, and other compliance obligations.
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- Deliver proactive tax planning support.
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- Deliver proactive business advisory support.
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- Identify tax risks, structuring opportunities, and commercial improvement strategies.
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- Review work prepared by junior team members and provide coaching and guidance.
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- Manage workflow deadlines and maintain exceptional client service standards.
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- Work directly with leadership on complex client matters and strategic advisory engagements.
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About You

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We're looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially curious, and genuinely enjoys building long-term client relationships.

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Ideally, you will have:

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- 5+ years' experience in Australian public practice accounting.
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- Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and compliance requirements.
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- Experience across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individual tax matters.
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- Experience using Xero and ideally Xero Practice Manager.
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- Strong Microsoft Excel Skills.
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- CAANZ or CPA qualification (or near completion) through Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia.
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- Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with business owners.
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- Strong desire to embrace new software, Ai solutions and other tools to complement your skills.
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- Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.
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Most importantly, you want more than just another accounting job.

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You want meaningful client relationships, quality work, and an environment where you can build a genuine long-term career.

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What We Offer

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At Altias Advisory, we are building a firm where great accountants can do the best work of their careers.

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We offer:

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- Competitive salary package based on experience.
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- Flexible working arrangements.
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- Direct exposure to high-quality advisory work.
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- Structured mentoring and leadership development provided through an open-door policy.
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- Clear progression into management and leadership pathways for the right candidates.
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- Access to exceptional clients and Australia's leading skilled advisers.
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- A calm, organised, high-performance culture built around trust, accountability, and excellence.
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Ready for Something Better?

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If you're an experienced accountant who is ready to move beyond compliance-driven public practice and into a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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Unlock job insights

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Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

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Your application will include the following questions:

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- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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- How many years of taxation experience do you have?
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- Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?
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- Do you have experience using Xero?
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- Do you have professional experience preparing income tax returns?
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📌 Senior Accountant (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Altias Advisory
📍 City of Gold Coast