Senior Accountant - Business Services

**Senior Accountant – Business Services** **Location:** Sydney, NSW **Employment:** Full-time, Permanent **The Opportunity** We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join an established accounting firm in Sydney. This opportunity suits an accountant with approximately 2–4 years' experience in Australian public practice, ideally gained in a mid-tier or boutique professional services firm. You’ll work directly with a portfolio of business clients on their accounting and taxation needs, while continuing to build your technical capability and client advisory experience. **Key Responsibilities:** * Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals * Prepare income tax returns and other compliance work * Prepare and review BAS and other taxation requirements * Assist clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation matters * Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries * Work closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements * Assist with tax planning and year-end compliance * Use cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and MYOB * Support junior accountants where appropriate * Build strong, ongoing relationships with clients **About You:** We’re looking for someone with: * 2–4 years' experience in an Australian public practice accounting firm * Experience within Business Services, Tax or Business Advisory * Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns * Working knowledge of Australian taxation requirements * Confidence communicating directly with clients * Experience using Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software * Strong attention to detail and communication skills * CA/CPA qualification or currently working towards completion **The Ideal Background:** You may currently be working as an Intermediate Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Business Services Accountant in a boutique or mid-tier accounting firm and looking for the next step in your career. We're particularly interested in accountants with exposure to a broad range of SME clients who are comfortable taking ownership of compliance work rather than working solely in a processing-focused role.