Senior Tax Consultant: Manager Assoc. Director (public practice)
Thomas Executive Pty Limited
North Perth, Perth WA (Hybrid)
Taxation (Accounting)
Full time
130,000 to 170,000 per year
About the role
Join a highly regarded North Perth advisory practice known for its long-standing client relationships, technical excellence and genuinely people-focused culture. Working with successful privately owned businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients, you'll become a trusted adviser influencing key business, tax and growth decisions. This role gives you the opportunity to work with ambitious business owners, providing strategic tax, advisory and commercial guidance to private businesses with annual turnovers typically between 10 million and 100 million.
Key responsibilities
Managing a portfolio of privately owned businesses, family groups and high-net-worth clients
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, company, trust and individual income tax returns across a diverse portfolio of private clients.
Oversee the timely preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS, FBT and income tax compliance obligations, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to ATO deadlines.
Manage complex compliance engagements across companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and multi-entity family groups.
Providing proactive taxation, business advisory and strategic planning advice
Assisting clients with business growth, succession planning, restructuring and wealth creation strategies
Leading annual tax planning engagements and identifying opportunities to improve client outcomes
Managing ATO correspondence, reviews, audits and technical tax matters
Building trusted relationships with business owners and key decision-makers
Leading, mentoring and developing accountants across the team
Managing workflow, WIP, budgets and client deliverables
Supporting practice growth through client referrals, service expansion and business development initiatives
About you
CA or CPA qualified
Experienced Senior Accountants and early Managers with 4+ years' Australian Public Practice experience through to Senior Managers and Associate Directors with 8+ years' experience
Experience in Business Services, Taxation and Advisory
Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge across private businesses and family groups
Proven experience compiling and reviewing complex financial statements, income tax returns, trust structures and multi-entity groups
Deep technical knowledge across business structuring, Division 7A, trust taxation, CGT concessions and succession planning
Experience managing ATO audits, reviews, private rulings and complex tax matters
Ability to provide high-value advisory services including tax planning, strategic business advice, cash flow forecasting and growth strategies
Proven leadership, mentoring and team development skills
Comfortable leveraging technology, automation and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and client outcomes.
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Benefits
Salary package of 130,000 170,000 + Super
Dedicated on-site parking
Flexible working arrangements, including 1-day WFH
High-quality client base with turnovers typically between 10M-100M
Direct access to Directors and strategic decision-making
Significant advisory exposure beyond traditional compliance work
Leadership and mentoring responsibilities
Strong technology and innovation focus
Genuine pathway to Associate Director, Director and future equity opportunities for high performers
The Ideal Background
Business Services Managers seeking a larger client portfolio and greater advisory exposure.
Senior Managers ready to step into an Associate Director position.
Big 4, mid-tier or high-quality boutique accounting professionals.
Technically strong accountants who enjoy working directly with business owners and helping clients achieve their long-term goals.
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Thomas Executive Recruitment: 0447346883, chantelle@thomasexecutive.com.au