Senior Australian Tax Accountant

Company Description Pherrus Financial Services is a trusted business accounting firm based in Sydney, known for delivering high-quality, tailored financial and tax advice. The team provides innovative, industry-focused solutions that support clients in starting and growing businesses, optimizing tax positions, and strengthening overall financial health. Pherrus places strong emphasis on client success, measuring its own performance by the outcomes achieved by the businesses it supports. The firm is committed to building long-term relationships through care, integrity, and proactive guidance, including comprehensive financial health checks.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Australian Tax Accountant to join our growing team and work closely with the Managing Partner on client matters, tax structuring, strategic planning and transactions.

This is not a traditional compliance-only position. While a solid foundation in Australian tax compliance is essential, the primary focus of the role is advisory, problem-solving, and helping clients make informed business decisions.

If you are currently in a compliance-heavy role and are looking to expand into advisory, client strategy, and complex tax matters, this is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

> Advisory & Strategic Support

• Work directly with the Managing Partner on tax structuring, business transactions, and client advisory matters.

• Provide practical advice relating to companies, trusts, business restructures, and asset protection strategies.

• Identify risks, opportunities, and planning considerations, translating technical matters into clear recommendations.

• Assist in researching and developing solutions for complex client issues.

> Execution & Implementation

• Support the implementation of tax strategies, restructures, and transactions from conception to completion.

• Coordinate with lawyers, accountants, financial advisers, and other stakeholders to deliver client outcomes.

• Ensure structures, transactions, and recommendations are properly documented and executed.

• Track matters through to completion and maintain momentum across multiple engagements.

> Client Engagement

• Participate in client meetings and strategic discussions

• Explain tax implications and commercial outcomes in a clear and practical manner

• Assist in preparing advice, reports, presentations, and materials for client meetings

• Build trusted relationships with clients and contribute to ongoing advisory engagements

> Compliance & Technical Review

• Review and provide guidance on tax compliance work where required

• Ensure advisory recommendations align with relevant legislation and reporting obligations

• Maintain strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation developments and changes

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 3–5+ years experience in Australian taxation

• Strong understanding of Australian tax principles, including companies, trusts, and SMEs

• Experience preparing or reviewing Australian tax and compliance work

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision

Highly Regarded

• Exposure to tax advisory, restructures, business succession planning, or transactional work

• Experience working with privately owned businesses, family groups, or high-net-worth clients

• CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards completion)

Personal Attributes

• Commercially minded and interested in solving business problems

• Naturally curious and eager to learn

• Takes ownership and follows matters through to completion

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Motivated by growth, responsibility, and client outcomes

Why Join Us

• Work directly with senior leadership and experienced advisors

• Gain real exposure to tax advisory, business structuring, and transactions

• Transition beyond traditional compliance into strategic, value-add consulting work

• Accelerate your professional development through hands-on client exposure

• Work with businesses and clients across Australia, the Pacific, and Asia

• Be part of a collaborative and growing professional services firm

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• You have a strong tax compliance foundation but want to move further into advisory work

• You enjoy understanding how businesses operate and helping clients make better decisions

• You want direct exposure to clients, leadership, and complex engagements

• You are proactive, commercially minded, and enjoy taking ownership of outcomes

Who This Role May Not Suit

• You prefer highly structured, repetitive compliance-only work

• You require close supervision to manage day-to-day responsibilities

• You are uncomfortable participating in client discussions or advisory engagements

• You prefer a narrow technical role rather than a broader commercial advisory position

How to Apply

Please submit your CV to [Confidential Information] along with a brief cover note outlining:

• Your experience in Australian taxation

• The types of clients you have worked with

• Any exposure you have had to tax advisory, structuring, or business advisory work

• Why this opportunity interests you

Salary Range: AUD $3,000 – $4,000 per month, commensurate with experience and capability.