Salary: $43 – $48 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

LC Accountants is an award-winning, family-owned accounting and business advisory firm based in Stuart Park, Darwin, with more than 30 years' experience supporting Territory businesses. We provide comprehensive compliance and tiered advisory services to over 2,500 individuals, small businesses, and founder-led enterprises across the Northern Territory. Our focus is building strong, long-term client relationships and delivering practical, proactive advice that supports our clients' financial success.About the roleAs a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be a key contributor to delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of clients, including business owners and individuals. You will be a trusted technical resource within a supportive, close-knit team that values personal client service.This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stuart Park, Darwin.Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.Salary - $90,000 - $100,000 + Superannuation (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)What you'll be doingPrepare and review income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trustsPrepare and review financial statements and reports for small to medium-sized businessesPrepare and lodge BAS and IAS, supporting compliance across GST and income taxAssist with tax planning and provide proactive taxation,



financial and strategic advice to clientsAssist with cash flow forecasts, budgeting and business plansLiaise with the ATO and clients on tax and compliance mattersPerform reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities, and maintain general ledger accountsCoordinate audit preparation and respond to audit queriesMentor junior and graduate accountants and review their work for accuracy and consistencyContribute to improving our internal processes and workflowsQualifications and experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldCPA, CA or IPA accreditation (or working towards it) preferred4-5 years' qualified accounting experience, ideally including small business tax, compliance and advisoryStrong working knowledge of current Australian tax legislationFull Australian work rightsTechnical skillsProficiency with accounting and tax software (e.g. HandiTax, Access Tax, Xero) and advanced MS Office skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to independently interpret and apply accounting standards and tax lawPersonal attributesExcellent communication and client relationship skillsInitiative to solve problems independently as well as collaborativelyAbility to work effectively on-site in a small team environment, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and maintain client confidentiality #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Tax Accountant (Darwin)
🏢 LC Accountants
📍 Darwin