Senior Australian Tax & Compliance Accountant

About the role

Our client, a modern Australian accounting and advisory firm, is looking for a senior, hands‑on Tax & Compliance Accountant to join their Melbourne‑led team. You will lead complex compliance work, mentor junior staff and collaborate with client managers and bookkeeping teams to deliver accurate, timely outcomes for Australian clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders and complex individuals.
• Handle technical tax matters such as CGT, ESS, managed funds, rental properties, Division 7A and cryptocurrency transactions.
• Reconcile balance‑sheet and profit & loss accounts; resolve discrepancies across ATO ledger items (GST, PAYGW, income tax).
• Maintain fixed‑asset registers, calculate and lodge FBT returns.
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS, calculate fuel tax credits, manage year‑end tax planning and multi‑jurisdictional payroll tax obligations.
• Review and supervise work files prepared by junior accountants to ensure accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Train, mentor and upskill accountants in partnership with the Compliance Team Manager.
• Collaborate with bookkeeping, client services and client managers to resolve stakeholder queries and improve compliance systems.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Australian tax and compliance within a registered Australian tax accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce or Business with an Accounting major.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law, corporate regulations, FBT guidelines, Division 7A and complex trust structures.
• High‑level written and spoken English suitable for senior stakeholder communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and structured problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Xero Certified accountant.
• Advanced proficiency with Xero, Xero Tax and XPM platforms.