Senior Accountant – Business Services & Tax

Sydney CBD | $80,000–$130,000 + Superannuation | Full-time

About Us

LMY Consulting is a boutique accounting, taxation and business advisory firm based in Sydney CBD. We provide comprehensive accounting, tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, business owners, investors and family groups.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant who enjoys solving complex accounting and taxation matters, takes ownership of their work and can confidently manage assignments from start to finish.

This is an opportunity to work with a broad range of clients, apply your technical expertise and make a meaningful contribution beyond routine compliance work.

What You'll Be Doing

- End-to-End Accounting & Tax: Independently prepare complete sets of accounts, including reconciliations, adjusting journals, workpapers, annual financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.

- Complex Taxation: Handle matters involving Division 7A, CGT, trust distributions, depreciation, tax losses, franking credits, investment properties, foreign income and other SME taxation issues.

- Accounting System Design: Establish, configure and improve client accounting systems using Xero, including chart of accounts, GST coding, bookkeeping processes, reconciliations and financial reporting workflows.

- Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare BAS, FBT calculations where required, tax computations and clear, accurate client-facing summaries.

- Client Communication & Problem Solving: Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve accounting discrepancies and independently deliver accurate,



client-ready work.

What We're Looking For

- Minimum 5 years of Australian public practice experience, specialising in business services and taxation.

- CA or CPA qualified, or nearing completion.

- Proven ability to independently complete full sets of financial accounts and complex income tax returns for SME clients and family groups.

- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation, accounting standards and business structures.

- Advanced Xero skills, including experience setting up or improving client accounting systems and workflows.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

- Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage assignments with minimal supervision.

Experience with LodgeIT and SMSF accounting will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join LMY Consulting?

- Genuine Autonomy: Take ownership of meaningful client assignments and apply your professional judgement.

- Compelling & Diverse Work: Gain exposure to complex taxation, SME structures, family groups, investment portfolios and business advisory matters.

- Direct Involvement: Work closely with the firm's principal and experienced client managers in a boutique practice environment.

- Professional Growth: Broaden your technical expertise, contribute to better client accounting systems and develop your career as the firm grows.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are an experienced public practice accountant who enjoys taking ownership of complex accounting and taxation assignments, we would like to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK or send your CV to ••••@lmy.com.au.

LMY Consulting – Sydney CBD

📌 Senior Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 LMY CONSULTING
📍 Sydney