IQ Capital Group is a well-established, reputable and client-focused financial services company providing an integrated range of services across Financial Planning, Tax & Accounting, Finance & Loan Structuring and Asset Acquisition.

Our focus is simple — helping our clients make better financial decisions, reduce debt and build long-term wealth.

We are now looking for a CPA-qualified Tax Accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This role is ideally suited to someone who is currently working at a mid-level or senior level in tax and accounting, has strong technical capability, and is looking for the opportunity to step into a leadership role managing a small team of three.

The Opportunity

This is more than a tax compliance role.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of our Tax & Accounting division, working closely with a team of three while maintaining your own portfolio of clients.

You will have the opportunity to:

- Step up from a technical accounting role into team leadership.

- Take greater ownership of client relationships and outcomes.

- Work alongside financial planners and finance professionals within an integrated financial services business.

- Gain exposure to a broader range of client financial and business matters.

- Have a genuine pathway to further professional and leadership development.

For the right person, this is an opportunity to move beyond simply preparing tax returns and become a trusted adviser to clients and a key leader within the business.

Key Responsibilities

Tax & Accounting

- Prepare and review individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.

- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS.

- Prepare financial statements and management reports.





- Provide taxation and accounting advice to clients.

- Assist clients with GST, PAYG, CGT and FBT matters.

- Monitor client deadlines and ensure all compliance obligations are completed

Team Leadership

- Lead and support a small tax and accounting team of three.

- Review and oversee the team's work to ensure quality and accuracy.

- Allocate and prioritise workloads and manage key deadlines.

- Develop consistent processes and improve the efficiency of the tax and accounting function.

- Take ownership of the team's workflow, standards and client service.

- Work with management to continue developing and growing the Tax & Accounting division.

About You

We are looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially minded and ready to step up.

You must be a currently working Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant and be looking for the next stage of your career — greater responsibility, client ownership and your first genuine leadership opportunity.

You will ideally have

- CPA qualification or equivalent Australian accounting qualification.

- Individual registration as a tax practitioner with the Tax Practitioners Board.

- Several years' experience in Australian tax accounting, preferably within public practice.

- Strong knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements.





- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and business entities.

- Experience with BAS, GST, PAYG, CGT and FBT.

- Strong attention to detail and a high level of professional accountability.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- The ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.

- Strong Excel skills.

- Experience with Tax Assistant, Xero Tax, MYOB, Handisoft or similar accounting software is highly regarded.

What We Offer

- A genuine step up into leadership — managing a small, capable team of three.

- Competitive salary package based on experience.

- The opportunity to take ownership of a growing Tax & Accounting division.

- A diverse portfolio of Australian individual and business clients.

- Exposure to Financial Planning, Finance & Loan Structuring and Asset Acquisition.

- The opportunity to develop broader tax planning and business advisory skills.

- A supportive and professional environment.

- Close access to experienced professionals across multiple areas of financial services.

- A collaborative culture where initiative, professionalism and client outcomes are valued.

- The prospect to build your leadership capability and progress your career.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're a CPA-qualified accountant with strong Australian tax experience and you're ready to move into a role with greater responsibility, leadership and client ownership, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your Australian tax accounting experience and why you are ready to take the next step in your career.

Applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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