Senior Australian Tax Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Australian Tax Accountant to join Pherrus Financial Services in Sydney. The role works closely with the Managing Partner on tax structuring, strategic planning and complex transactions, focusing on advisory rather than routine compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Managing Partner on tax structuring, business transactions and client advisory matters.
• Provide practical advice on companies, trusts, business restructures and asset‑protection strategies.
• Identify risks, opportunities and planning considerations, translating technical matters into clear recommendations.
• Research and develop solutions for complex client issues.
• Support implementation of tax strategies and restructures from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with lawyers, accountants, financial advisers and other stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Ensure structures, transactions and recommendations are properly documented and executed.
• Track matters through to completion and maintain momentum across multiple engagements.
• Participate in client meetings, explain tax implications and commercial outcomes, and prepare advice, reports and presentations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and contribute to ongoing advisory engagements.
• Review and provide guidance on tax compliance work where required, ensuring alignment with legislation and reporting obligations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge of Australian taxation developments.

Required profile

• 3–5+ years of experience in Australian taxation.
• Strong understanding of Australian tax principles, including companies, trusts and SMEs.
• Experience preparing or reviewing Australian tax compliance work.
• Ability to translate technical tax matters into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset with a client‑focused approach.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Australian tax compliance
• Tax structuring
• Business restructuring
• Asset protection strategies
• Knowledge of companies and trusts
• Legislative research