This family-friendly Adelaide accounting firm has built its reputation on developing genuine, long-term relationships with clients. With a team of 16 professionals across two offices on the Adelaide city fringe and Adelaide Hills, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional service while maintaining a supportive, family-friendly culture.Due to continued growth and a strong referral network, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Accountant to join their close-knit team. You'll work closely with the Directors and enjoy meaningful client interaction, exposure to a diverse client base, and genuine long-term career opportunities.The firm embraces modern technology, utilising MYOB Accountants Enterprise, Xero, MYOB cloud solutions and BGL software for SMSF administration and compliance.
Your new role
As a Senior Accountant, you will manage a broad portfolio of business services and taxation clients while providing outstanding client service and practical advice.Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Preparation of SMSF financial statements and compliance obligations (optional depending on your experience)
- Management of client compliance matters including BAS, IAS and other taxation requirements
- Researching and interpreting taxation legislation and providing advice to clients
- Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted adviser
- Identifying opportunities to assist clients with business improvement and advisory matters
- Supporting and mentoring junior accountants where required
- Working closely with the Directors on complex client matters and advisory projects
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- CA or CPA qualification completed
- 3+ years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across a range of entity structures
- Strong working knowledge of Xero and cloud-based accounting systems
- SMSF experience, including preparation and compliance obligations (optional)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical matters clearly
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
In return, you will join a firm that genuinely values its people and provides a collaborative environment where your contribution is recognised.Benefits include:
- Flexible start and finish times
- Work-from-home flexibility
- On-site car parking plus ample street parking
- Direct access to and mentoring from the Directors
- Strong focus on work-life balance and family-friendly practices
- Exposure to a diverse client base across business services and SMSFs
- Opportunity to develop advisory skills and expand your technical expertise
- Career progression within a stable and growing practice
- Supportive and welcoming team culture
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jason Hudson on 7221 4121 for a confidential discussion.
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About us
At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.
Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.
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