Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant (Australia Practice)

Job Title: Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant (Australian Practice)

Location: Remote

Role Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: Must align to Australia (9:00am–5:00pm AEST, Mon–Fri)

Who Are We?

At Reef, we connect elite talent with high-growth companies building world-class teams.

We work exclusively with the top 3% of candidates and match them with established companies across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and UK that are serious about investing in their people and operational infrastructure.

We support your integration into these companies by providing additional training, admin/HR support, and access to our growing community of high-performing professionals.

About the Role

We’re seeking a senior, client-facing Tax & Business Services Accountant to join a growing Australian accounting practice and take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients.

This is not a pure compliance role - you will be responsible for managing end-to-end client relationships, delivering high-quality tax compliance work, and supporting tax planning and advisory initiatives.

You will work across a diverse portfolio including companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals, handling everything from financial statements and tax returns to BAS, payroll, and ongoing client queries.

This role requires someone who is comfortable operating with autonomy, managing deadlines across multiple clients, and contributing to both compliance and advisory work.

You’ll work closely with senior accountants and leadership while also acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proactive communication at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and own a portfolio of SME clients across multiple entity types

Prepare and lodge tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

Prepare financial statements, working papers, and year-end adjustments

Handle BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations, and activity statement lodgements

Manage monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy

Prepare and review payroll, STP, and superannuation compliance

Assist with tax planning, structuring, and advisory work (including Div7A, CGT, FBT)

Review and resolve discrepancies, tax issues, and compliance gaps

Collaborate with senior accountants on complex client matters and advisory projects

Maintain strong client relationships and respond to tax and accounting queries

Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with ATO requirements

Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax legislation and regulatory changes

Requirements

Excellent spoken and written English

3–5+ years of experience in an Australian accounting practice environment

Strong hands-on experience with tax across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

Proven experience managing client portfolios independently

Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS, GST, and superannuation

Experience with Div7A, CGT, FBT, and year-end compliance

Proficiency in Xero (required) and Xero Tax or similar tax software

Experience with Karbon or similar practice management tools

Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills

Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies

Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision

Proactive communicator with ability to manage client expectations

Desirable

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

Experience with MYOB

Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, or similar tools

Exposure to tax planning and advisory work

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based salary progression

Direct employment with established Australian accounting practices

Exposure to diverse client portfolios and complex tax work

Opportunity to grow into senior or advisory-focused roles

Support for CA/CPA progression and ongoing technical development

Flexible remote working environment