Tax Accountant

The role

This is a senior, tax-focused role. You’ll be responsible for tax compliance and planning across a portfolio of individuals, small businesses and groups, with some smaller-end business accounting work.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside our CFOs, contributing tax insight to their client engagements and gaining exposure to strategic, higher-level advisory work.

The role starts as part time (3 days per week) , with 2 days in our Geelong office and the rest remote. There’s scope for hours and responsibilities to grow with the firm.

What you’ll be doing

Tax

• Preparing and reviewing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Managing BAS, IAS, FBT and other ATO lodgements
• Delivering proactive tax planning and year-end strategy for clients
• Advising on tax implications of structures, transactions and business decisions
• Handling ATO correspondence, reviews and queries

Business accounting

• Preparing financial statements for smaller businesses and entities
• Reviewing bookkeeping and reconciliations in cloud software
• Keeping clients on track with their compliance obligations

Working with our CFOs

• Providing tax input on CFO client engagements, from restructures to growth planning
• Assisting with forecasting, cash flow and tax modelling where tax is a key factor
• Collaborating on advisory work for larger, growing businesses

What you’ll bring

• CA or CPA qualified (or well progressed towards it)
• 7+ years’ experience in Australian public practice with a strong tax focus
• Solid technical knowledge across a range of entity types
• Confidence with Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks and practice management software
• A proactive approach: you spot planning opportunities, not just lodgement deadlines
• Clear communication and the ability to explain tax matters simply
• Registered Tax Agent status is a bonus, but not essential

Why join us

• Flexibility that’s real: part time hours and hybrid working
• Tax focus: do the work you enjoy, without being stretched across everything
• CFO exposure: broaden your skills by working on strategic, commercial engagements
• Modern firm: fully cloud-based with smart systems and processes
• Incredible team: work with driven, fun individuals who thrive on teamwork
• Room to grow: scope to increase your hours and influence as we expand
• Competitive remuneration: $120k to $140k pro rata plus super