Business Services Accountant – Tax & Advisory - Sydney CBD

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?

Are you an accountant with 2–5 years of public practice experience who wants more than preparing tax returns and meeting compliance deadlines?

Join a growing Chartered Accounting firm in Sydney CBD where you can build strong technical skills, develop client relationships and progress towards a senior accounting or business advisory role.

Work directly with the principal, gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, and develop the practical skills and commercial understanding needed to become a well‑rounded accounting professional.

What makes this opportunity different?

- Learn directly from experienced professionals: Work closely with the Principal and receive practical guidance on complex accounting and tax matters.

- Build your own expertise: Gain hands‑on experience across business services, tax compliance and advisory work.

- Develop client‑facing skills: Communicate directly with clients, understand their businesses and help resolve their accounting and tax issues.

- Grow your career: Take on increasing responsibility as your skills and confidence develop.

- Be part of a supportive team: Work in a collaborative environment where quality work, initiative and skilled growth are valued.

About the role

You will manage and contribute to a wide-ranging portfolio of clients across multiple industries, working with an experienced team to deliver high‑quality accounting, taxation and business services.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs.

- Preparing and reviewing BAS, IAS, FBT and payroll compliance obligations.

- Reviewing bookkeeping records and work completed by outsourced accounting teams.

- Liaising directly with clients and the ATO to resolve queries and deliver practical outcomes.





- Assisting with management reporting, business planning and advisory engagements.

- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen client service and develop your technical knowledge.

As you gain experience, you will have opportunities to take greater ownership of client relationships and become involved in more complex tax, business and advisory matters.

About You

You are motivated, reliable and keen to build a long‑term career in public practice. You take pride in the quality of your work, communicate confidently and enjoy solving problems.

Ideally, you will have:

- A degree in accounting or a related discipline.

- Approximately 2–5 years of Australian public practice experience in business services and taxation.

- CA or CPA qualification, or be actively working towards it.

- Practical experience using Xero, MYOB and/or HandiSoft.

- A sound understanding of Australian accounting and taxation compliance.

- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

- A professional approach to client communication and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

- A career opportunity with practical support and room to grow.

- Competitive remuneration: $80,000–$100,000 + superannuation, with a bonus opportunity.

- CA/CPA study support: Including two days of paid study leave per exam.

- Work/life balance – flexible and people‑first approach with Hybrid work model

- Direct mentoring: Learn from the Principal and experienced accounting professionals.

- Career progression: Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as you develop.

- Varied client exposure: Work across different industries and business structures.

- A supportive workplace: Join a collaborative team that values professional development and quality work.

- Sydney CBD location: Work in the heart of the city, conveniently located for CBD professionals.

- Fast‑growing firm offering long‑term career stability

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📌 Business Services Accountant – Tax & Advisory - Sydney CBD
🏢 BFS Partners
📍 Sydney