Senior Accountant — Business Services Full Time

About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced accountant with deep knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance. You will manage a portfolio of clients end-to-end — from day-to-day bookkeeping through to the preparation and review of complex group tax returns. You will work closely with our Australian-based directors and serve as a trusted technical resource for the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting for a portfolio of Australian business clients, from bookkeeping and bank reconciliations through to financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs).
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, and FBT returns in compliance with ATO requirements.
• Lead the preparation and review of large, complex group tax structures including consolidated groups and related-party arrangements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and advise clients on structuring, compliance, and risk management.
• Liaise directly with clients to gather information, resolve queries, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members, maintaining quality standards across the practice.
• Stay current with changes to Australian tax legislation, ATO rulings, and AASB accounting standards.
• Assist directors with research, technical memos, and client-specific advisory projects as required.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Australian public accounting / business services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian taxation law including income tax, GST, FBT, CGT, and superannuation.
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing complex group and consolidated tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting standards (AASB) and financial reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with Xero and AccountKit — both are used extensively at Insight Tax Partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy across all deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with Australian clients.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.

Highly Regarded

• CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent international qualification).
• Experience with BGL Simple Fund 360 for SMSF administration and compliance.
• Experience with SMSF administration more broadly.
• Exposure to R&D tax incentive claims or state-based payroll tax.
• Prior experience in a remote or offshore accounting role servicing Australian clients.