Tax Accountant

Company Description Tax Advisory Strategists Pty Ltd provides strategic tax structuring and asset protection advice to clients who value safeguarding their income and wealth. The firm focuses on helping individuals and businesses make informed decisions when their circumstances change, such as buying into a business, selling a business, or seeking funding to grow. Clients receive tailored guidance designed to optimize tax outcomes while managing risk. The team works closely with clients to understand their goals and deliver practical, commercially focused solutions. This approach creates long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and professional expertise.

Role Description This is a full-time Tax Accountant role based in Brisbane, QLD, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some work from home. The Tax Accountant will manage day-to-day tax compliance and preparation activities for individual and business clients, including preparing tax returns, BAS, and related filings. The role involves reviewing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and ensuring accurate accounting records in line with regulatory requirements and firm policies. The Tax Accountant will provide tax advice on business structuring, asset protection, and key transactions, as well as assist in preparing reports and documentation for client meetings. The role includes collaborating with colleagues, responding to client queries, monitoring legislative changes, and contributing to process improvements and best practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in tax compliance and tax preparation, with solid knowledge of Australian tax law and regulations.

• Candidates should possess skills in tax advisory and planning, including experience providing tax guidance on business transactions and structuring.

• Candidates should possess skills in preparing and reviewing financial statements, with attention to accuracy and alignment with accounting standards.

• Candidates should possess core accounting skills, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and use of accounting software.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA/CPA qualification or progress toward it is highly regarded.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to interpret complex information and explain recommendations clearly to clients.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused mindset and ability to build professional relationships.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment, with strong time management and organizational skills.

• Experience in public practice or tax advisory firms, particularly working with small to medium enterprises, is beneficial.