Senior Accountant

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About the business

We're a well-established and growing accounting firm based in the Hawkesbury region, providing bookkeeping, financial accounting, taxation and reporting services to a diverse client base—including builders, restaurants, manufacturers, IT professionals, and more. Our team is approachable, collaborative, and community-minded. We take pride in delivering high-quality, tailored advice and building strong, long-term relationships with our clients. It's a great opportunity to join a professional and supportive firm with a strong local reputation and a varied, rewarding workload.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant who combines technical expertise with strong leadership qualities. You will bring exceptional attention to detail and time management skills to ensure our clients receive timely, accurate outcomes. In this role, you will not only manage your own client portfolio but also provide support and guidance to junior team members.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you build trusted client relationships, explain complex issues with clarity, and contribute to advisory discussions. Solid experience across accounting, taxation, reporting, BAS preparation and payroll is essential, with exposure to higher-level review responsibilities highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior position where your initiative and problem-solving skills will be valued. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, genuine career growth prospects, and the chance to work in a family-friendly, enjoyable and supportive workplace.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Processing data and reconciliation of accounts

• Preparing financial statements & reports for various entities

• Prepare all information required to lodge the monthly/quarterly BAS and IAS

• Preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts

• Tax planning and advisory projects for clients

• Record Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions for clients with payroll, demonstrating a thorough understanding of payroll processing and compliance

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of superannuation regulation including being able to apply knowledge to a range of tax planning scenarios

• Expertly manage Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) compliance

• Recording end of financial year accrual journals and adjustments

• Assisting with setting up new clients on Xero, Quickbooks and other software.

Skills and experience

We're looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum 4+ years experience in public practice or a similar accounting role, with solid tax and business advisory exposure

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting (or equivalent)

• Current membership with—or actively working towards—CPA, CA or IPA

• Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail

• Confident managing your own portfolio of clients across varied industries

• Proficiency in document handling, electronic filing and general office administration

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB (highly valued)

• Familiarity with Access HandiSoft is an advantage

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while enjoying the balance of a local role with a flexible and family-friendly team. A competitive salary package is on offer for the right candidate.

• Work alongside a supportive and energetic team of professionals in a collaborative environment

• Access to ongoing professional development through a mix of structured mentoring and industry-recognised training

• Well-located Hawkesbury office offering a semi-rural setting within Greater Sydney—enjoy the benefits of space, fresh air and an easy commute

• Diverse and interesting client base across multiple industries

• Genuine work-life balance with flexibility and autonomy

• Competitive salary package tailored to experience and qualifications

Apply Today

To be considered for this role, please submit both your cover letter and resume. We place strong value on applicants who take the time to introduce themselves and explain why this role and location are a good fit. Applications without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia. We will not sponsor or offer work to applicants on a Visa.

Only candidates who meet our client's selection criteria will be contacted. Thank you.

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesAccounting

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