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Senior Accountant

Accountants • Mount Lawley, Western Australia 6050, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 5+ years’ experience in public practice accounting.
  • Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance.
  • Strong technical accounting and tax capability; prepared reviewed statements and tax returns.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

AboutÌýLetizia Palmer – Accounting, Tax and AdvisoryÌý AÌýwell‑establishedÌýpractice known for high professional standards, strong clientÌýrelationshipsÌýand clear, practical advice. The firm values quality,ÌýaccountabilityÌýand sustainable career development, with defined progression pathways.Ìý

Role SummaryÌý

This Senior Accountant role is aÌýhands‑onÌýpublic practice position responsible for delivering technicallyÌýaccurateÌýaccounting and tax work across a diverse client portfolio. The role supportsÌýManagers and Directors,ÌýmaintainsÌýstrong clientÌýrelationshipsÌýand provides guidance to developing accountants.Ìý

This is aÌýperformance‑drivenÌýrole with clear expectations around chargeable hours, billing,ÌýrecoveryÌýand technical quality.Ìý

Key ResponsibilitiesÌý

  • Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns in line with Australian Accounting Standards and taxation legislationÌýfor aÌýportfolio of business and individual clients, meeting statutory and internal deadlinesÌý
  • Deliver management reports and ad hoc tax adviceÌý
  • Maintain strong file management with minimal review pointsÌý
  • Proactively communicate with clients and internal stakeholdersÌý
  • Mentor and supportÌýdevelopingÌýaccountantsÌý

Performance ExpectationsÌýÌý

  • Approx. 90% of time spent onÌýclient‑chargeableÌýworkÌý
  • Consistent achievement of chargeable hours,ÌýbillingÌýand recovery targetsÌý
  • High attention to detail,ÌýcomplianceÌýand qualityÌý
  • Reliable delivery with minimal reworkÌý

Ideal CandidateÌý

  • 5+ years’ experience in public practice accountingÌý
  • Degree qualified in Accounting or FinanceÌý
  • CA or CPA qualified, or working towardsÌý
  • Strong technical accounting and tax capabilityÌý
  • Confident managing multiple clients and deadlinesÌý
  • Detail‑focused,ÌýreliableÌýand professionalÌý
  • Comfortable mentoringÌýdevelopingÌýaccountantsÌý

SystemsÌý

  • Xero, MYOBÌý
  • BGL 360, MYOB AE, CAS (highly desirable)Ìý
  • Intermediate MS OfficeÌý

Practical DetailsÌý

  • Location: Mount LawleyÌý
  • Employment:ÌýFull‑time, Monday–FridayÌý
  • Bonus: Eligible for structured bonusÌý
  • Career path: Progression to Manager and DirectorÌý