Senior Australian Tax Accountant – Public Practice (WFH)
<p><strong>About PeoplePartners</strong></p><ul><li>Great work starts with great people—and at <strong>PeoplePartners, a Great Place to Work® certified company</strong>, people come first.</li><li>We connect talented professionals with exciting Australian businesses, creating opportunities to build global experience, grow your career, and do meaningful work from wherever you do it best. You’ll join a vibrant, supportive culture that values trust, learning, collaboration, and the experience you bring to the table.</li><li>If you’re looking for more than just your next accounting role, you’re in the right place.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><ul><li>You know Australian tax. You know public practice. Now it’s time for a role where you’re trusted to put that experience to work.</li><li>We’re looking for a <strong>Senior Australian Tax Accountant</strong> to support one of our Australian clients across tax and accounting matters for <strong>individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds</strong>.</li><li>This is a quality-over-quantity hire. You’ll take ownership of work from start to finish, investigate when the numbers don’t tell the whole story, and deliver accurate, review-ready work without needing someone looking over your shoulder.</li><li>If you know your way around Australian tax and can confidently turn complex accounts into clean, compliant outcomes, this could be your next move.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.</li><li>Reconcile GST accounts, ATO information, and BAS statements.</li><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements and Income Activity Statements.</li><li>Prepare and review PAYG statements.</li><li>Advise clients on Australian tax and reporting obligations.</li><li>Research Australian tax legislation and requirements.</li><li>Prepare full tax plans for review.</li><li>Prepare and review superannuation reports.</li><li>Manage end-to-end accounting work with minimal supervision.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.</li><li>Produce accurate, complete, and review-ready work.</li><li>Communicate proactively with clients and the wider accounting team.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications (Must-Have):</strong></p><ul><li>Around <strong>7+ years of relevant accounting experience</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience working with <strong>Australian accounting firms / Australian public practice</strong>.</li><li>Solid knowledge of <strong>Australian taxation</strong>.</li><li>Proven end-to-end accounting experience.</li><li>Strong <strong>Xero</strong> capability.</li><li>Proficiency in <strong>Excel</strong>.</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>Division 7A</strong>.</li><li>Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.</li><li>Experience with <strong>GST, BAS, PAYG, and ATO reconciliations</strong>.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal manager supervision.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work consistently.</li><li>Stable track record in similar accounting roles.</li><li>Proactive, reliable, and professional approach to work.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience preparing full tax plans.</li><li>Experience preparing and reviewing superannuation reports.</li><li>Strong Australian tax legislation research skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to identify and investigate accounting discrepancies before review.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join PeoplePartners</strong></p><p>At PeoplePartners, great work should come with great reasons to stay. As part of our <strong>Great Place to Work® certified</strong> culture, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while working with an Australian client and gaining valuable international exposure. You’ll be part of a people-first environment where your contribution is valued, your development matters, and you’re trusted to do your best work. You can look forward to:</p><ul><li><strong>Career growth and global exposure</strong> through meaningful work with Australian businesses.</li><li><strong>Learning and development opportunities</strong> that support your professional growth.</li><li>A <strong>people-first, supportive culture</strong> built around trust, collaboration, and respect.</li><li><strong>Employee engagement activities</strong> that keep our community connected.</li><li>The convenience and flexibility of a <strong>remote, work-from-home setup</strong>.</li><li>The opportunity to take genuine <strong>ownership of end-to-end accounting work</strong>.</li><li>A role where your Australian public practice experience is recognized and put to good use.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ve built the experience. Now put it somewhere it can make an impact. <strong>Apply through PeoplePartners and show us what makes you the Senior Accountant we shouldn’t let get away.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full-time.</li><li><strong>Work Setup:</strong> Remote / Work from Home.</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday to Friday.</li><li><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Day shift (AEST).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Work-from-home setup.</li><li>Company-provided equipment.</li><li>Secondary Wi-Fi Modem.</li><li>21 Leave Credits Annually - Leave benefits begin on Day 1.</li><li>100% conversion of UNUSED leave credits.</li><li>HMO on Day 1.</li><li>13th Month Pay.</li><li>Monthly Gift Voucher.</li><li>Milestone Tokens (Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas).</li><li>A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.</li><li>Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>ZR_1320_JOB</strong></p>