Job details
| Location: | Brunswick |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Discipline: | |
| Reference: | 1616427 |
| Posted: | 20 days ago |
Job description
About the FirmCharterhouse are partnered with a well-established mid-sized accounting firm located in Sydney CBD who are looking to appoint a Senior Accountant into their growing Business Services team.
This opportunity has arisen due to continued firm growth and a strong pipeline of new clients coming into the business.
With over 20 years in the market, the firm has built an outstanding reputation across Business Services, Audit and SMSF, with a team of 45 staff across the wider practice. Their client base is both diverse and high quality, including ASX-listed businesses, large privately owned groups, HNWIs and SMEs across a range of industries.
The Business Services division is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, offering a genuine “team-first” environment where staff are trusted, developed and given clear progression opportunities.
About the Role
This is a hands-on Senior Accountant role offering a mix of compliance and advisory work, with the opportunity to work closely alongside experienced Managers and Partners on a high-quality client portfolio.
You will take ownership of your own client relationships while gaining exposure to more complex advisory matters and supporting junior staff within the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of business clients across a broad range of industries
- Preparation of financial statements, tax returns and other compliance work for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
- Assisting with tax planning, cash flow forecasting, and business structuring engagements
- Working closely with Managers and Partners on client advisory matters and complex tax issues
- Supporting and assisting junior and intermediate accountants where required
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a key point of contact
- Liaising directly with clients regarding tax and accounting queries
- Exposure to a broad range of clients including large privately owned groups, HNWIs and SMEs
- Assisting with workflow management and ensuring client deadlines are met
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (2 days WFH per week)
- Flexible hours with core working hours between 10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm
- Ongoing internal and external training and development
- Monthly technical training sessions
- Supportive, family-feel culture with regular social events and team activities
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
- Strong career progression opportunities and direct access to senior leadership
- High-quality client exposure and advisory-focused work
- CA/CPA qualified or currently studying
- 4–6+ years’ experience within Public Practice/Business Services
- Strong technical tax and compliance knowledge
- Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for a range of entity types
- Strong communication and client relationship management skills
- Motivated to continue developing technically and progress within a growing firm
Click APPLY NOW or contact Graham Shellshear for a confidential discussion:
graham.shellshear@charterhouse.com.au / 0478 748 883
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