Senior Accountant | Public Practice | Client Portfolio Ownership

KHI Partners
Cairns, QLD
A$100,000-$150,000 p/a
Accounting → Business Services & Corporate Advisory
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


About KHI Partners

KHI Partners is a well-established, forward-thinking Chartered Accounting and multi-disciplinary practice with Senior Management from a Big 4 background. With 33 Partners and 164 team members across offices in Sydney, Gold Coast, Cairns and the UK, we are proud of our collaborative culture and strong client relationships. Our expansion plans include a move into New Zealand by 2026.

We are known for servicing sophisticated clients with extensive investment property portfolios, and we go beyond compliance – we offer strategic, advisory-driven solutions that make a real impact.

Your New Career

This is a Senior Accountant role where you will manage your own client base autonomously, work directly with an extensive range of businesses & individual clients, and take ownership of client outcomes. You’ll be supported by experienced Partners and a talented team, but you’ll be trusted to run your portfolio independently, including all client-facing responsibilities.

We offer a clear and structured pathway to Partnership, and the chance to join international secondments to our UK office or other global locations as we grow. This is not a back-office role — it’s for someone ready to lead, consult, and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

Manage your own portfolio of diverse clients independently

Be the main point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice and high-quality services

Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, BAS, SMSFs, and complex compliance tasks

Collaborate on high-level advisory work including:

Personal Tax and Business Accounting

Lending and Finance

Asset protection

Succession & estate planning

Tax planning and structuring

Due diligence

Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm-wide projects

Participate in Partner-led strategic initiatives and client meetings

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with:

7+ years’ experience in public practice

Proven experience in client-facing and autonomous roles

Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

A desire to grow into leadership and potentially a future Partner

Bonus:

If you bring 13–14+ years of experience, we’re happy to offer a higher salary band based on your skill set and value.

Requirements

CA/CPA qualified

Australian working rights (no restrictions)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Experience with MYOB, Xero, BGL Super, and cloud-based systems

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

What We Offer

$100K–$150K salary package (more for highly experienced candidates)

Clear and supported pathway to partnership

International secondment opportunities in time (UK and more)

Autonomous role with high-impact work

Leadership mentoring from experienced Partners

Supportive and social team culture

Emphasis on well-being and work-life balance

Office near public transport and easy free parking

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you are a highly experienced public practice accountant looking to take ownership, grow your career, and be part of a dynamic and expanding firm - we want to hear from you.

To Apply:
Send your CV and a short Cover Letter to [email protected].

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


About KHI Partners

Manly, NSW, Australia

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