Senior Accountant

About This Role

This Senior Accountant role is for a driven and technically sharp professional to join the Clark team and support a high-performing Australian public practice client. You will take ownership of complex compliance and advisory work, from income tax returns and financial statement preparation to tax planning and client correspondence, while mentoring junior team members and helping shape a culture of excellence. It suits a CA or CPA qualified individual with a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge complex income tax returns for individuals, trusts, and companies, along with BAS, IAS, and FBT returns
• Compile and analyze asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries to prepare high-integrity financial statements for investment trusts, trading trusts, and corporate entities
• Maintain and balance subsidiary accounts, resolving ledger discrepancies with precision
• Prepare technical GST reconciliations, working papers, and complex Div 7A / UPE loan summaries, including exact interest and minimum benchmark repayment calculations
• Handle direct compliance correspondence with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), confidently managing phone inquiries, lodgment extensions, as well as GIC (General Interest Charge) and penalty remission submissions
• Analyze multi-layered client portfolios to design proactive tax planning strategies that mitigate risk and maximize wealth
• Provide clear, practical guidance on indirect tax applications, including GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, and Stamp Duty
• Assist in planning production workflows, drafting time budgets, and monitoring job progress to ensure firm profitability
• Provide technical review and support for work completed by junior team members, acting as a catalyst for their professional growth
• Prepare and review detailed management reports that clearly highlight key performance issues for clients
• Oversee the billing pipeline on selected client jobs to ensure seamless, accurate invoicing

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of dedicated Australian public practice experience, providing technical depth, tax law fluency, and client-facing confidence
• Bachelor of Commerce or Business majoring in Accounting or Finance
• Active CA ANZ Chartered Accountant or CPA certification
• Hands-on experience with leading Australian public practice accounting platforms, including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks
• Keen and genuine interest in regulatory compliance
• Deep familiarity with Australian tax structures
• Solid understanding of how to manage complex balance sheet reconciliations under pressure
• Ability to concisely draft client correspondence and technical explanations to a high professional standard