Senior Accountant

At Nexis, we hire and grow the very best talent to share our success and achieve our vision together. Our goal is to be a leading mid‑tier accounting firm, respected by clients, employees, and the communities where we operate. We provide a fun, supportive, and challenging environment to help our staff reach their professional goals. Whether your focus is climbing the career ladder, specialising in a particular area, or expanding your skillset, Nexis offers opportunities to grow and thrive. We offer a range of benefits that include: A fun and supportive culture Variety: work with a range of clients across interesting industries with different business structures Professional development and career advancement opportunities Performance-based incentive scheme A modern office space with a relaxed kitchen including coffee machine and pool table Onsite parking Monthly and quarterly team‑building events Ongoing and open communication across the firm A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace CA membership fees covered Support to meet your ongoing CPD requirements, helping you grow professionally Opportunities to contribute ideas and innovate and stay ahead of the curve as part of our growing firm Close to the city centre, making your commute easy and convenient More benefits to help you thrive Find out more about Nexis here: The Role As a Senior Accountant, you will provide taxation, accounting, and business compliance services to a diverse client base. Responsibilities Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs. Interpreting and applying Australian tax legislation (Div7A, FBT, GST, CGT) and accounting standards. Preparing activity statements, FBT returns, and reporting for charities and NFPs. Analysing business performance and providing actionable insights. Liaising with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders such as the ATO and ASIC. Providing a stepping stone to the next stage of your accounting career. The opportunity Within Nexis, we offer our staff the opportunity for development and growth within their role. In this role we are looking for someone that is invested in developing their career and willing to grow and meet the needs of the firm in the areas required. This role can provide the foundation for the stepping stone to the next stage of your career. About You Minimum 4 years accounting experience in business services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build great rapport with staff and clients alike. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adhere to externally driven deadlines (by the ATO) and internally driven deadlines (by stakeholders). Highly motivated individual with minimal supervision, problem solving, and initiative. Ability to prioritise your work given time and budget deadlines. Ability to demonstrate ownership of duties and client tasks, exhibiting a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and prioritising and managing multiple tasks. Experience with or exposure to the direct involvement in the affairs of clients. Passion for growth and learning, ability and/or open‑mindedness to grow technical and soft skills and mentor junior staff. CA Qualified, or near completion of your CA program. Technical skills Strong knowledge of Australian income tax laws and legislation. Experience with the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships, Div7A issues, FBT, GST, and CGT. Experience with Xero or understanding of the software, including the ability to prepare financial statements and assist clients using Xero. Experience with SMSFs is favourable but not essential. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Qualification in Accounting. A competitive salary based on experience and skill level is on offer for suitable candidates. How to apply To apply, please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter to Domenic at ***********@nexis.com.au or directly through SEEK. In your cover letter, we’d like you to highlight: What you value most in an employer and workplace culture. What inspired you to pursue a career in accounting. Your experience preparing financial statements and tax returns, including knowledge of Australian tax laws. How you have successfully managed multiple priorities or deadlines while maintaining accuracy and high‑quality work. Any experience mentoring or supporting junior staff and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Your professional development goals and how you see yourself growing in a senior accounting role. Why Nexis’ culture, values, or approach to client service appeals to you and how you would contribute to our team. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted. Applications close 30th of November 2025. Be careful - don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don’t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr