Senior Accountant - Business Services

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Senior Accountant | Tax & Business Services
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 + superannuation
Location: East Brisbane, QLD
Work style: Permanent full-time | One WFH day per week after onboarding | Flexible start and finish times

Why This Role
Build your technical capability with direct Partner mentoring and exposure to tax matters across a broad mix of entity types.

This Senior Accountant position combines hands-on accounting and compliance work with tax research and drafting advice. It offers an opportunity to understand the issues behind the accounts, discuss technical questions with experienced colleagues and contribute to practical client outcomes.

Flexible start and finish times, regular professional development and support for CA/CPA studies provide a foundation for continued growth within a boutique team.

The Role
Work across accounting, taxation and business services, preparing accurate files through to review stage and supporting Managers and Partners on technical matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and SMSFs
• Preparing detailed working papers and supporting reconciliations
• Completing BAS and state tax returns, including payroll tax and land tax where required
• Researching tax issues and drafting advice for Manager and Partner review
• Liaising with the ATO, state revenue authorities, clients and other professionals
• Following up information and responding to client queries
• Managing deadlines and keeping colleagues informed of progress and outstanding matters
• Using MYOB AE, Xero and Excel across client work

About Our Client
Our client is a long-standing, family-run accounting and business advisory firm based in East Brisbane.

The practice focuses on maintaining close client relationships and helping business owners understand their financial position and plan ahead. Services span accounting and taxation, bookkeeping, business strategy, benchmarking, business establishment and SMSF accounting and administration.

Investment in technology supports efficient delivery, regular client communication and practical business advice.

What You’ll Bring

• At least four years’ experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm
• Accounting degree from an Australian institution
• CA or CPA completed or underway
• Strong technical foundations across Australian accounting and taxation
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across multiple entity types
• Working knowledge of MYOB AE, Xero and Excel
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach to client relationships
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• Interest in tax research and a commitment to continued learning

What’s On Offer

• $100,000–$120,000 + superannuation
• One WFH day per week after onboarding
• Flexible start and finish times
• Direct mentorship from Partners
• CA/CPA fees and study leave
• Paid professional association fees
• Regular professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Exposure to tax research and advice alongside compliance work
• East Brisbane office close to public transport
• Street parking available

Next Steps
If you are seeking a Senior Accountant role with Partner support, varied tax work and room to develop, please submit your resume.
A cover letter is encouraged but optional.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544

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