About PeoplePartners

Great work starts with great people—and at PeoplePartners, 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.

Role Overview

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.
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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications (Must-Have):

Around 7+ years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong experience working with Australian accounting firms / Australian public practice.
Solid knowledge of Australian taxation.
Proven end-to-end accounting experience.
Strong Xero capability.
Proficiency in Excel.
Knowledge of Division 7A.
Experience preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.
Experience with GST, BAS, PAYG, and ATO reconciliations.
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Why Join PeoplePartners

At PeoplePartners, 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. You can look forward to:

Career growth and global exposure through meaningful work with Australian businesses.
Learning and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
A people-first, supportive culture built around trust, collaboration, and respect.
Employee engagement activities that keep our community connected.
The convenience and flexibility of a remote, work-from-home setup.
The opportunity to take genuine ownership of end-to-end accounting work.
A role where your Australian public practice experience is recognized and put to good use.

You've built the experience. Now put it somewhere it can make an impact. Apply through PeoplePartners and show us what makes you the Senior Accountant we shouldn't let get away.

Work Details

Employment Type: Full-time.
Work Setup: Remote / Work from Home.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.
Working Hours: Day shift (AEST).

Company Benefits

Permanent Work-from-home setup.
Company-provided equipment.
Secondary Wi-Fi Modem.
21 Leave Credits Annually - Leave benefits begin on Day 1.
100% conversion of UNUSED leave credits.
HMO on Day 1.
13th Month Pay.
Monthly Gift Voucher.
Milestone Tokens (Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas).
A Life Beyond the Screen #WorkLifeBalance.
Active employee engagements physically such as Christmas Party & Team Building, and virtual events such as town-hall with prizes.

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