Senior Accountant (Business Advisory)

About the Opportunity

Unique opportunity to join this growing Business Advisory team in this newly created role.

This appointment is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex tax and business issues, building trusted client relationships, and mentoring team members.
You'll work closely with clients, managers and directors, contributing technical expertise while helping to deliver practical business and taxation solutions. This position offers the opportunity to step into a leadership role and influence both client outcomes and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist advice on taxation, business structures and compliance matters
• Prepare and review financial statements, income tax returns and management reports
• Assist clients with tax planning, forecasting, budgeting and business improvement initiatives
• Support complex projects including restructures, audit matters and strategic advisory engagements
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback
• Act as a technical resource for accounting and tax-related queries across the business
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service
• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, ensuring clients and colleagues remain informed

About You

• CA or CPA qualified
• Minimum 7 years' experience within Australian public practice
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting requirements
• Proven ability to review work, manage workflow and maintain quality standards
• Experience coaching and developing staff
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

• Free parking
• A genuine career pathway into senior leadership
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and advisory projects
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives
• Modern office facilities and flexible work arrangements
• Prospective equity upon meeting criteria
• Opportunity to contribute to the future growth and direction of the firm

 

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.