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Senior Accountant / Team Lead - Business Services and Tax

PAL Accounting and Advisory
Geelong, VIC
A$100,000-$134,000 p/a
Accounting → Business Services & Corporate Advisory
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 8 days ago


Tired of the grind? So were we. That’s why we started PAL Accounting & Advisory.

We’re an established boutique firm in Geelong that was born from a desire to do things differently. No glorified burnout. No 60-hour weeks. No egos running the show. Just smart, meaningful work—done by good people who take pride in what they do and still have time to live their lives.

We believe you can have a great career and be home for dinner. That you can mentor a team, deliver high-quality client outcomes, and still get to the gym, travel, or make school pickup. We built our practice to make that possible—for our clients and our team. And we’re now looking for a like-minded Senior Accountant / Team Leader to join us in doing just that.

👋 Who we are

PAL Accounting & Advisory is a progressive, people-first firm based in Newtown (Geelong). We support small businesses and individuals with tax, compliance, and advisory services—but we’re most proud of the impact we have on their lives. We’re relationship-driven, community-minded, and growing sustainably with purpose.

We’re a close-knit team with high standards, low ego, and a genuine culture of flexibility and trust. No buzzwords—just real humans doing good work and helping each other grow.

🧩 About the role

As our Senior Accountant / Team Leader – Business Services & Tax, you’ll work closely with the Director and broader team to:

Manage workflow and review technical outputs across compliance and advisory

Lead and mentor junior and intermediate staff

Ensure 100% accuracy, timeliness, and top-quality client deliverables

Contribute to process improvement and help shape how the business grows

This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone who has above-average attention to detail, thrives on lifting others up, and is driven to deliver great outcomes. This is a primarily in-office role based in vibrant Newtown, with heaps of flexible options to help you work at your best.

🌟 Why join us?

Flex your career, not your hours – Real flexibility, without compromising your career progression

Sign-on bonus – A token of our excitement and commitment to you

Relocation support – Move to Geelong or the Surf Coast with a bit of help from us (hello, lifestyle upgrade)

Career growth built-in – Rapid advancement, long-term pathways, learning support & regular salary reviews

Variety & value – Work that challenges and matters (not just a tax return mill)

Values-led culture – We live by “People First, Own it Together, and Grow & Adapt”

No grind culture – High standards, yes. Burnout, no.

🔎 What we’re looking for

Must-haves:

CA/CPA qualified

Minimum 5+ years in public practice (Australian tax)

2+ years in a workflow or team leadership role

Confident in Xero, Excel, and tax compliance tools

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proven track record of attention to detail and job efficiency

Based in Australia with full working rights

Nice-to-haves:

Experience mentoring junior staff

Strong process improvement mindset

Warm, approachable leadership style

Desire to be part of something meaningful and long-term

💰 Salary:
$100K–$134K+ and a sign-on bonus, commensurate with the skills and experience you bring to the table.

👉 Sound like you?

If you’re ready to do great work and have a life, apply now with your CV and tell us why you’d be a great fit.

We can’t wait to meet you.


About PAL Accounting and Advisory

Geelong, VIC, Australia

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