Senior Accountant | Flexible Part-Time Hours | Just 1 Day a Week in the Office

Flexible work arranagements - 1-day in office per week

Option for 3-4 days per week or school hours

Our client is an established boutique firm providing accounting, taxation and advisory services. The business works with a diverse range of SME and family group clients, as well as a number of more complex groups up to $40 million in annual turnover.

Due to continued client growth, they are looking to welcome an experienced Senior Accountant to the team. This is an opportunity to manage a small portfolio of clients, take ownership of compliance and worki within a supportive and flexible environment.

The firm has a close-knit team of 6 with excellent staff longevity, built on a culture of trust, autonomy and a practical approach to work-life balance.

All clients have their own internal accountants or bookkeepers to manage day-to-day financials - allowing you to focus on core tax work. SMSF compliance is also outsourced to a third party.

The firms tech stack includes Xero, MYOB, ATOmate and Active Ledger. They are also exploring the implementation of some AI tools to build efficiencies.

Key highlights:

Genuine flexibility: 3-4 days per week, with reduced hours or school-hours arrangements available.





Primarily work from home: Just one required in-office day per week.

No overtime culture: A sensible approach to workloads, with no expectation of regular overtime.

Autonomy and trust: Manage your own client portfolio without a heavily KPI-driven environment.

Supportive team: Work alongside an experienced, close-knit team with a strong track record of staff retention.

Interesting client base: Gain exposure to a diverse range of business and family groups, including more complex structures.

Key duties will include:

Managing a small portfolio of business and family group clients.

Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns.

Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and provide updates.

Building strong client relationships and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently

The ideal candidate will posess:

CA, CPA or IPA qualification

5 + year experience in an australian public practice firm

Experience managing a portfolio of SME and family group clients.

Valuable communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Confidence using accounting software such as Xero and MYOB.

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📌 Senior Accountant | Flexible Part-Time Hours | Just 1 Day a Week in the Office (Sydney)
🏢 Lawson Elliott Recruitment
📍 Sydney