Job Description

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Job Title: Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant (Australian Practice)
Location: Remote

Role Type: Full-Time

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Working Hours: Must align to Australia (9:00am–5:00pm AEST, Mon–Fri)

Who Are We? /n

At Reef, we connect elite talent with high-growth companies building world-class teams.

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We work exclusively with the top 3% of candidates and match them with established companies across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and UK that are serious about investing in their people and operational infrastructure.

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We support your integration into these companies by providing additional training, admin/HR support, and access to our growing community of high-performing professionals.

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We’re seeking a senior, client-facing Tax & Business Services Accountant to join a growing Australian accounting practice and take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients.

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This is not a pure compliance role - you will be responsible for managing end-to-end client relationships, delivering high-quality tax compliance work, and supporting tax planning and advisory initiatives.

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You will work across a diverse portfolio including companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals, handling everything from financial statements and tax returns to BAS, payroll, and ongoing client queries.

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This role requires someone who is comfortable operating with autonomy, managing deadlines across multiple clients, and contributing to both compliance and advisory work.

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You’ll work closely with senior accountants and leadership while also acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proactive communication at all times.

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Manage and own a portfolio of SME clients across multiple entity types

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Prepare and lodge tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

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Prepare financial statements, working papers, and year-end adjustments

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Handle BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations, and activity statement lodgements

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Manage monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy

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Prepare and review payroll, STP, and superannuation compliance

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Assist with tax planning, structuring, and advisory work (including Div7A, CGT, FBT)

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Review and resolve discrepancies, tax issues, and compliance gaps

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Collaborate with senior accountants on complex client matters and advisory projects

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Maintain strong client relationships and respond to tax and accounting queries

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Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with ATO requirements

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Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency

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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax legislation and regulatory changes

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Excellent spoken and written English

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3–5+ years of experience in an Australian accounting practice environment

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Strong hands-on experience with tax across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

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Proven experience managing client portfolios independently

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Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS, GST, and superannuation

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Experience with Div7A, CGT, FBT, and year-end compliance

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Proficiency in Xero (required) and Xero Tax or similar tax software

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Experience with Karbon or similar practice management tools

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Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills

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Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently

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Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies

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Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision

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Proactive communicator with ability to manage client expectations

Desirable /n

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

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Experience with MYOB

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Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, or similar tools

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Exposure to tax planning and advisory work

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Performance-based salary progression

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Direct employment with established Australian accounting practices

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Exposure to diverse client portfolios and complex tax work

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Opportunity to grow into senior or advisory-focused roles

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Support for CA/CPA progression and ongoing technical development

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Flexible remote working workplace

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