Senior Tax Accountant

23 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Engage Personnel Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Step into a truly unique Senior Tax Accountant role within a highly respected specialist practice. With a strong reputation in estate and trust taxation, this firm offers the rare chance to develop niche expertise while enjoying an incredibly supportive, multicultural, and close-knit team culture.

If you're looking for complex work, genuine flexibility, and a workplace where you feel valued - this is it.

About the Firm

  • Market-leading CPA practice specialising in deceased estates and trust taxation
  • National client base: listed trustee companies, legal practices & court appointments
  • Long-standing stable team with exceptionally low turnover
  • Multicultural team across a broad age range – a great fit for any stage of your career
  • Known for strong culture: staff lunches, team building days, ongoing training & development

The Opportunity

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting a growing specialist practice. This is a standout opportunity to expand your expertise into complex estate taxation matters while working closely with legal professionals and senior advisors.

You'll be supported through structured training and mentorship as you take on challenging, meaningful work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare income tax returns for individuals, deceased estates, and testamentary trusts
  • Conduct CGT cost base reconstructions
  • Work with the technical advisory team on complex matters
  • Apply estate administration tax concepts, including legal principles
  • Prepare IAS/BAS
  • Liaise with executors, solicitors, and external accountants
  • Assist with ad-hoc tasks and contribute to ongoing process improvements

What You Need to Succeed

  • Minimum 3 years' Australian tax experience
  • CA/CPA qualified or nearing completion
  • Strong technical capability and exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence working with legal concepts and complex client situations
  • Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise, and work both autonomously and in a team
  • Curious, analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Fantastic culture: collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable
  • Low turnover: people stay because they're valued – and often return if they leave
  • Ongoing training: monthly external tax updates, internal development sessions
  • Flexible working arrangements (WFH after probation)
  • Paid day off for your birthday
  • Smart casual dress code

If you would like to know more, please send your resume through the APPLY button. Alternatively, you can contact Natalia Patel at 

If this opportunity isn't quite what you're looking for, please feel free to reach out—we have many more roles available that aren't currently advertised.

All communication will be strictly confidential

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