Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant - Cairns, North Queensland – Prestigious Multi-Office Firm

SENIOR TAX & BUSINESS SERVICES ACCOUNTANT - CAIRNS, NORTH QUEENSLAND – PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-OFFICE FIRM (JOB ID 849) 

• Seeking a career with a respected Cairns CA firm where your expertise is genuinely valued? 

• Looking for a role that offers career progression, strong mentorship and the opportunity to enjoy a balanced lifestyle? 

Our client is a well-established multi-office Queensland public practice accounting firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional accounting, tax, SMSF, audit and financial planning services. With longstanding relationships across both regional and metropolitan markets, they service a diverse client base including rural enterprises, private businesses, and community organisations while maintaining a team-first culture focused on staff development, retention, and work-life balance. 

The Role: 

• Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns for a broad client portfolio 

• Work closely with the Tax & Business Services Partner 

• Take ownership of client portfolios and lead engagements 

• Manage tax compliance obligations including BAS preparation and lodgement 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through tailored accounting and business advice 

• Mentor, support, and develop junior accountants 

• Deliver financial analysis and reporting to support client growth 

• Contribute to strategic firm initiatives and community engagement activities 

About You: 

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline 

• CA or CPA qualified 

• 4+ years’ experience in Tax or Business Services within a CA or CPA Australian public practice firm 

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian tax legislation and accounting standards 

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills 

• Proven ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively 

• Experience with Xero, MYOB and Microsoft Office Suite 

What’s On Offer: 

• Competitive salary package 

• Genuine career progression and long-term career prospects 

• Supportive, team-focused culture with strong mentorship 

• Continuous training and professional development 

• Diverse client exposure across multiple industries 

• Excellent work-life balance in a thriving Cairns location 

• Community-focused organisation that values integrity, family and professional growth 

This opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional advancement and lifestyle. You’ll enjoy meaningful career development, strong mentorship, and long-term career prospects while embracing the benefits of living in Cairns, without compromising on the quality of work, clients or career trajectory.