Tax Accountant

About Us

Our client was established in April 2010 with a team of three executives and has since built a strong reputation in the market.

They specialise in providing tax and accounting advice to businesses across Western Australia and throughout Australia.

They understand what business owners and individuals expect from their accountant - clear, concise, and practical advice delivered when it’s needed most. Their focus is on providing high-quality accounting support that genuinely makes sense and adds value.

Trust and independence are central to their approach. Clients rely on them for honest, objective advice, and they place significant value on building strong, long-term relationships with both clients and staff.

A cornerstone of their service model is continuity and direct access to leadership. While they operate as a collaborative team, business owners always have the ability to speak directly with one of the Directors - a priority they are committed to maintaining.

They take pride in developing long-lasting client relationships and enjoy being part of their clients’ ongoing growth and success.

The Role

Must-have Skills / Qualification:

• Degree in accounting or any related course.
• With at least 5+ years of total Australian tax accounting experience.
• Organisation, planning and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good attitude to learn and develop.
• Willingness to ask questions and understand reasons for review points.
• Ongoing education and training regarding Australian tax requirements and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, ACESS).
• Good attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Positive, professional attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Advantageous Skills:

• CPA and/or CA qualification.
• Experience in public practice.
• Familiarity with Handi Tax.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding the book in form and job budget.
• Receive client information from Senior Accountant.
• Breakdown job budget (Compliance 75% and review and collation 25%) If additional issues arise on the job, discuss change in scope and budget with the Senior Accountant immediately.
• Review current year tax planning, notes, handover notes and current year trust resolution.
• Work independently on compliance work and seek assistance and advice as required from the Senior Accountant.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers in line with practice procedures and expectations.
• Undertake self-review to ensure work is at the highest possible standard within the job budget.
• Attend teams calls with Senior Accountant post job review to discuss and understand review points.
• Finalise the job and email back to the senior as a priority after the teams call ends.
• Update workflow every time a job is QO, QI, R or finalised. Make clear but short note with date in workflow.
• Maintain organised and accurate client files as per procedures.

Team Support and Development:

• Attend weekly workflow meetings and communicate job priorities.
• Provide general support to senior accountants as required.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Learning from review points and mistakes to avoid repeating in the future.
• Attend training sessions and actively participate in developing technical knowledge.
• Keep up to date with relevant tax and accounting developments.