Wakefield Pacific is one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in Southeast Queensland, and with growth comes opportunity. We are building a firm where technical expertise, efficiency, and forward-thinking solutions drive success. If you enjoy complex tax and accounting work, reviewing technical compliance, and helping refine and improve processes, this role is for you.

Our firm structure is designed to let you focus on technical tax and accounting work without operational distractions. A dedicated management team handles workflow, admin, and capacity planning, allowing you to focus on delivering technical excellence, driving better outcomes for clients, and supporting the team.

You will manage a diverse portfolio of clients, handling tax compliance, financial reporting, and technical advisory work, while also playing a role in helping refine how we work as we continue to grow. While client engagement is part of the role, your primary focus will be on technical accuracy, compliance, and supporting the team.

You don’t need to meet every requirement. If any part of this role intrigues or resonates with you, we want to hear from you. We’ll know if you’re the right fit.

The Role – What You Will Be Doing

Tax, Accounting & Compliance

• Division 7A, CGT, and Small Business Concessions
• Trust distributions, restructures, and acquisitions
• GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, and ATO audits

• Managing tax compliance and financial reporting across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, BAS, IAS, FBT, and tax returns.
• Handling complex tax matters, including:
• Providing proactive tax planning and structuring advice.
• Staying ahead of legislative changes to ensure compliance.

Business Support & Problem-Solving

• Helping business owners understand their financials and tax position.
• Supporting clients with ATO disputes, tax audits, and risk management.
• Working with clients on business structuring, sales, and acquisitions.
• Identifying opportunities to refine and improve internal processes as the firm continues to scale.

Reviewing & Supporting the Team

• Reviewing tax work and financial statements to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Providing technical support and mentoring to accountants and bookkeepers.
• Assisting the team in tax law updates, compliance best practices, and workflow efficiencies.
• While not a leadership role, for the right person, there is scope to take on team management responsibilities, supported by our existing management team.

Technology & Process Optimisation

• Highly proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel for automation and reporting.
• Working with Karbon, Xero Tax, and Business Fitness Active Workpapers.
• Collaborating with the management team to help refine workflows and implement process improvements.

What You Do Not Have to Worry About

At Wakefield Pacific, we want you to focus on technical excellence and client outcomes, without distractions. You will not have to:

• Manage workflow or deadlines – Our management team handles scheduling.
• Chase admin or compliance paperwork – Automation and admin support streamline processes.
• Take on management responsibilities (unless you want to) – Our management team is in place, but leadership is an option for the right person.
• Handle training or tech issues alone – Structured development and support are provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and individual performance-based bonuses. Your achievements are recognised and rewarded.
• A clear career path to Senior Manager, or specialist technical roles based on your strengths.
• A collaborative, high-performance team where expertise is valued, and high achievers can forge their own path.
• Ongoing professional development with access to premium tax and accounting training.
• Challenging and engaging work with complex tax and accounting matters.
• Work-life balance - we have high performance expectations, but we also understand sustainability and flexibility.
• A fast-growing firm where your ideas and experience can help shape how we work.

How to Apply

Wakefield Pacific is growing fast, and we are looking for top-tier professionals to join us on our journey.

If you are a driven accountant or tax professional who wants to be part of a firm that is scaling for success, and where your expertise can help drive continuous improvement, apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion: [email protected]