Senior Accountant - Newcastle & Hunter Region
Senior Accountant – Business Services & Tax | Newcastle & Hunter Region
SummaryThis is a client-facing Senior Accountant / Client Manager opportunity with an established public practice firm, offering genuine autonomy, portfolio ownership and a clear pathway towards leadership and potential partnership.
You'll manage your own portfolio, become the primary point of contact for clients and work closely with the Partners across tax planning, business advisory and more complex client matters.
About the FirmThe firm is led by two Partners and supported by an experienced local team, providing services across Accounting, Taxation, Business Advisory and Financial Planning to a diverse portfolio of privately owned businesses and individuals.
The business combines personalised, relationship-driven advice with modern technology and systems and is a Xero Platinum Partner.
The culture is supportive and collaborative, with direct access to the Partners, genuine investment in professional development and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
Importantly, there is a clear progression opportunity for someone looking to develop beyond Senior Accountant/Client Manager level and potentially move towards leadership and partnership longer term.
Flexibility & Benefits
Genuine pathway towards leadership and potential partnership
Competitive salary based on experience
Work from home up to 2 days per week
WFH flexibility
CA/CPA study support, including study leave and assistance with fees
Direct mentoring and development from the Partners
Ongoing technical training and professional development




Genuine ownership of your own client portfolio
Robust client-facing and advisory exposure
Opportunity to mentor and develop junior accountants
Technology-focused environment with Xero Platinum Partner status
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
About the RoleYou will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and become their primary point of contact, building long-term relationships and providing support across accounting, taxation and broader business matters.
Rather than simply processing compliance work, you'll be encouraged to understand your clients' businesses, identify opportunities and provide practical advice across tax planning, structuring and business performance.
You'll work closely with the Partners on more complex matters while also reviewing and mentoring junior and intermediate accountants.
Responsibilities include:
Managing a portfolio of clients as their primary point of contact
Building strong, long-term client relationships
Preparing and reviewing annual financial statements
Preparing and reviewing income tax returns and Business Activity Statements
Providing tax planning and strategic taxation advice
Identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes and add value beyond compliance




Managing ATO correspondence and resolving more complex taxation matters
Working closely with the Partners across business advisory and client strategy
Reviewing work completed by junior and intermediate accountants
Mentoring and developing less experienced team members
Staying across changes to Australian taxation legislation and communicating these to clients
Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships
Improving internal accounting processes, systems and workflow efficiencies
Managing competing deadlines, workflow and client expectations
About YouYou will have:
5+ years' Australian public practice experience, ideally across Business Services and Tax
CA/CPA qualification or be close to completion
Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns
Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting principles
Experience managing your own client relationships and confidently leading client conversations
A genuine interest in moving beyond compliance into tax planning and business advisory
Experience reviewing, mentoring or developing junior accountants
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Xero experience is essential, with MYOB and/or QuickBooks experience advantageous
Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
Commercial awareness and an interest in helping develop and grow client relationships
Ambition to progress within the firm, with the opportunity to move towards leadership and potentially partnership over time
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📌 Senior Accountant - Newcastle & Hunter Region (New South Wales)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 New South Wales