Senior Tax Accountant – Southport/Gold Coast – Established Ca Firm – $85K–$100K + Career Development

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT – SOUTHPORT/GOLD COAST – ESTABLISHED CA FIRM – $85K–$100K + CAREER DEVELOPMENT (JOB ID 738) 

• Are you ready to step into a senior role where you can manage your own client portfolio while supporting junior staff? 

• Looking for a structured environment with regular training, diverse client exposure and clear career progression? 

• Are you seeking flexibility, hybrid working options and a professional yet supportive team culture? 

Our client is a well-established public practice accounting firm based in Southport, founded by experienced industry professionals. The firm provides accounting, tax and business advisory services to a diverse client base across industries including healthcare, retail, property and international business structures. 

With a strong focus on technical development, structured training and consistent service delivery, the firm continues to grow and offers a stable, team-oriented environment for experienced accountants seeking progression into more senior responsibilities. 

The Role: 

• Manage your own portfolio of tax and compliance clients 

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns and BAS/IAS 

• Provide tax planning and advisory support to clients 

• Supervise and support junior accountants in their development and work output 

• Review work prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance 

• Liaise directly with clients across a range of industries 

• Contribute to process improvement and workflow efficiency 

• Collaborate with internal teams (including offshore support where applicable) 

• Ensure compliance with Australian tax legislation and accounting standards 

About You: 

• 3+ years’ experience in Australian public practice 

• Experience managing client portfolios and reviewing work 

• Strong technical knowledge of tax, compliance and accounting standards 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 

• CA/CPA qualified or near completion 

• Experience with Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks 

• Strong communication and client relationship skills 

• Ability to supervise or mentor junior staff 

• Organised, detail-focused and proactive approach to work 

What’s On Offer: 

• Established CA firm with strong regional reputation 

• Weekly technical training and structured professional development 

• Exposure to a diverse and complex client base 

• Clear progression opportunities into senior and leadership roles 

• Supportive and collaborative team environment 

• Hybrid working options 

• Professional, well-structured and low-politics culture 

• Opportunity to gain supervisory and portfolio ownership experience 
• External professional developments  

• CA / CAP support  

• Monthly casual staff lunch 

If you’re a capable Senior Accountant looking for more ownership, structured development and the opportunity to step further into client leadership, this role offers a strong next step in your career. 

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia will be considered.   

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