Senior Tax Specialist – Australia (Tax & Accounting)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Specialist to join our growing Australia Tax & Accounting practice. The role will involve end-to-end tax compliance and accounting support for Australian clients, including Individuals, Companies, Trusts, and SMSFs.
You will work closely with onshore stakeholders, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of Australian tax and accounting engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review Australian Individual Tax Returns.
- Prepare and review Company Tax Returns.
- Handle Trust compliance and tax returns.
- Manage SMSF accounting, compliance, and tax returns.
- Perform accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Prepare and review BAS, GST, and PAYG obligations.
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Liaise with clients, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and internal reviewers.
- Ensure all work complies with Australian tax legislation, accounting standards, and ATO requirements.
- Manage engagement deadlines and take ownership of assigned client portfolios.
- Identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and escalate complex matters where required.
- Support continuous improvement of tax and accounting processes.
Candidate Profile
What We're Looking For
- Strong hands-on experience in Australian Tax & Accounting.
- Proven experience preparing and/or reviewing tax returns for Individuals and Companies.
- Exposure to Trusts and SMSF accounting, compliance, and taxation.
- Sound understanding of Australian taxation laws and ATO compliance requirements.
- Experience with BAS, GST, PAYG, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience working with accounting and tax software such as MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks.
- Prior experience working with Australian clients or within an Australian tax practice is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and client-management skills.
- Dependable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with onshore stakeholders and internal teams.
Why Join Us
- Join a growing Australia Tax & Accounting practice with a long-term vision.
- Gain exposure to diverse clients and complex tax engagements.
- Work in a collaborative and learning-driven environment.
- Take ownership of client engagements and develop your technical expertise.
- Opportunity for long-term career growth within the Australia practice.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and detail-oriented Australian Tax & Accounting professional who can independently manage compliance work, communicate confidently with stakeholders, and take ownership of delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality outcomes for Australian clients.
