WFH Senior Accountant

About Collins SBA

We're a leading Tasmanian financial services firm, based in Hobart, helping business owners gain clarity, confidence and control. We specialise in accounting, financial planning, and business coaching. Our culture is built on putting our team and clients first, achieving more together, and going above and beyond.

You get a quiet satisfaction from catching errors before anyone else sees them. You're the person colleagues turn to with tricky technical questions. You genuinely enjoy helping less experienced accountants level up their skills, and you're not too reserved to jump in, give feedback, and guide them through challenges.

You take pride in delivering work that's so complete, so accurate, it needs barely a glance before sign-off. The idea of handing your manager a job "on a golden platter" appeals to you because you care about quality, not just ticking boxes.

You're confident enough to lead a small team, but humble enough to keep learning. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

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What We Offer

• Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 + super
• Flexibility: Hybrid or remote, full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days/week)
• Location: In Hobart OR Remote
• Growth: Opportunity to expand into client advisory work
• Culture: We prioritise people over productivity
• Our commitment: We respond to every applicant within one week

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Accountant/Team Leader with strong leadership skills to join our dynamic team.

As a key support to the Senior Client Manager, your primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth completion of accounting and tax-related work within your team. You will oversee and review work from less experienced team members, guiding and training them across technical areas.

Team Leadership & Support:

• Supervise and mentor a team including senior, intermediate, and graduate accountants.
• Review work to ensure 90-100% completion before submission to the Senior Client Manager.
• Provide training and technical support to your team to build capability and ensure quality.
• Occasionally assist with strategic meetings, client software advice, and tax planning support.
• Strong team coordination and task management are essential; interpersonal selling skills are not required.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting and tax for various entity types (individuals, trusts, companies, SMSFs).
• Preparation of tax returns, financial statements, and compliance reports.
• Familiarity with Division 7A, CGT, SBE concessions, FBT, depreciation rules, and other key areas.

Software Proficiency (preferred):

• Xero (main platform), MYOB, QuickBooks.
• Xero Practice Manager, Microsoft Office, Class Super, Now Infinity.

Soft Skills & Client Interaction:

• Client interaction is minimal but may be required for high-level strategic support.
• Strong team coordination and task management are essential; interpersonal selling skills are not required.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in public practice, specifically in tax and business advisory.
• CPA or CA qualification preferred but not essential.
• At least 2+ years in leadership, managerial, or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax compliance, including Division 7A, CGT concessions, FBT, SMSF compliance, and tax planning.
• High level of accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Proficient with Xero.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Please Note

• Applicants must currently reside in Australia with unrestricted permanent work rights.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Ready to make a meaningful difference, both for clients and your own career? At Collins SBA, we believe in investing in our people just as much as we invest in our clients' success. If that sounds like the kind of place you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you.