Senior Tax & Compliance Accountant (Australia)

TL;DR

Senior Tax & Compliance Accountant (Australian Tax): Managing complex tax compliance and financial reporting for Australian entities with an accent on quality control, team leadership, and regulatory adherence. Focus on preparing income tax returns, managing FBT and Division 7A, and mentoring junior accountants to ensure accurate delivery.

Location: Remote (Must align with 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Melbourne, AU Time (AEST))

Company

A modern Australian accounting and advisory firm supporting ambitious businesses to grow smarter, stronger, and more valuable.

What you will do

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Handle complex tax matters including CGT, ESS, managed funds, rental properties, and cryptocurrency.
• Lodge BAS/IAS and manage state payroll tax reconciliations across various jurisdictions.
• Review and oversee work prepared by accountants to ensure accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Mentor and train the compliance team in collaboration with Client Managers.
• Collaborate with bookkeeping teams to streamline compliance processes and improve file quality.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Australian tax and compliance within an Australian Tax accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce, or Business (Accounting major).
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law, including FBT, Division 7A, and trust structures.
• Xero Certified; proficiency in Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work within the Melbourne, AU timezone (AEST).

Nice to have

• Experience working in a BPO or outsourced accounting environment.
• SMSF experience.
• Familiarity with Karbon, Koinly, or similar tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible locations.
• Immediate hiring process.
• Independent contractor arrangement with performance-based professional fees.