Senior Australian Tax Accountant – Public Practice; WFH ZR__JOB

This is a remote position. Senior Australian Tax Accountant – Public Practice (Remote) About People Partners

• Great work starts with great people—and at People Partners, a Great Place to Work® certified company, people come first.
• We connect talented professionals with exciting Australian businesses, creating opportunities to build global experience, grow your career, and do meaningful work from wherever you do it best. You’ll join a vibrant, supportive culture that values trust, learning, collaboration, and the experience you bring to the table.
• If you’re looking for more than just your next accounting role, you’re in the right place.

• You know Australian tax. You know public practice. Now it’s time for a role where you’re trusted to put that experience to work.
• We’re looking for a Senior Australian Tax Accountant to support one of our Australian clients across tax and accounting matters for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds
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• This is a quality-over-quantity hire. You’ll take ownership of work from start to finish, investigate when the numbers don’t tell the whole story, and deliver accurate, review-ready work without needing someone looking over your shoulder.
• If you know your way around Australian tax and can confidently turn complex accounts into clean, compliant outcomes, this could be your next move.

• Prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.
• Reconcile GST accounts, ATO information, and BAS statements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements and Income Activity Statements.
• Prepare and review PAYG statements.
• Advise clients on Australian tax and reporting obligations.
• Research Australian tax legislation and requirements.
• Prepare full tax plans for review.
• Prepare and review superannuation reports.
• Manage end-to-end accounting work with minimal supervision.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Produce accurate, complete, and review-ready work.
• Communicate proactively with clients and the wider accounting team.

• Around 7+ years of relevant accounting experience
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• Strong experience working with Australian accounting firms / Australian public practice
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• Solid knowledge of Australian taxation
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• Proven end-to-end accounting experience.
• Strong Xero capability.
• Proficiency in Excel
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• Knowledge of Division 7A
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• Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.
• Experience with GST, BAS, PAYG, and ATO reconciliations
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• Ability to work independently with minimal manager supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work consistently.
• Stable track record in similar accounting roles.
• Proactive, reliable, and professional approach to work.

• Experience preparing full tax plans.
• Experience preparing and reviewing superannuation reports.
• Strong Australian tax legislation research skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and investigate accounting discrepancies before review.

At People Partners, great work should come with great reasons to stay. As part of our Great Place to Work® certified culture, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while working with an Australian client and gaining valuable international exposure. You’ll be part of a people-first environment where your contribution is valued, your development matters, and you’re trusted to do your best work.

• Career growth and global exposure through meaningful work with Australian businesses.
• Learning and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
• A people-first, supportive…