Senior Accountant – Fast Track to Leadership | West Perth Boutique Firm

We are a well-established boutique Chartered Accounting practice based in West Perth, looking for an ambitious and driven Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing team. For the right candidate, this role offers a clear pathway to Assistant Manager within a short timeframe for the right candidate.

Who We Are

At our core, we believe in making our clients better—every day. Through insightful advice, strong governance, cutting-edge cloud accounting solutions and tax-effective strategies, we help our clients make smarter financial decisions and grow with confidence.

We provide bespoke accounting, taxation, lending, SMSF, business advisory, restructuring and governance services tailored to each client's personal and business needs and their industry.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you'll play a key role in our business services team, engaging directly with clients and handling more complex and rewarding work. This is more than just a compliance role—you'll be encouraged to broaden your commercial knowledge and take on increasing responsibility with clients who rely on us as being their trusted advisor.

For the right person, there is an exciting opportunity to step into an Assistant Manager role in the short to medium term based on performance and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and NFPs

Review of bookkeeping and reconciliations

Preparation and review of BAS, IAS and FBT returns

Provide corporate secretarial support and instruction

Conduct interim tax planning and advisory

Liaise with clients regarding tax queries, business structuring, and compliance obligations

Maintain strong, proactive relationships with clients and third parties

Support and guide junior team members

Assist with client onboarding and process improvements

Help to manage client relationships where required

Manage a portfolio of approximately 20-25 clients across various industries and structures

What We're Looking For

Minimum 3 years' experience in public practice (business services/tax)

Strong technical skills in accounting and tax compliance. It's a bonus if you have genuine advisory skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Proficiency in Xero and MS Office

Experience with XPM, NowInfinity and Practice Ignition is highly regarded

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant discipline

CA/CPA qualified or working towards either

Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, particularly regarding Div7A, CGT, and trust taxation

Must have permanent right to work in Australia

What We Offer

A clear and accelerated pathway to an Assistant Manager role

Direct mentorship from experienced and personable senior leaders

Exposure to a diverse client base across a wide range of industries

A collaborative, supportive and professional team culture

Opportunities to broaden your experience across commercial services including lending and advisory

Base salary, plus superannuation and performance bonuses (includes client referrals, sales commissions on lending)

Close knit and open work environment

Central West Perth location (on Colin Street) with great local amenities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and grow with a firm that truly invests in its people and has a big vision - then we would love to hear from you.