Senior Accountant

About Carbon We’re not your average professional services firm. Since launching in 2014, we’ve shaken up the industry by bringing accounting, bookkeeping, finance, insurance and more together under one roof. With 300+ Carbonites across Australia, we’re a fast‑growing team of experts who help business owners do more of what they love. Our people are our greatest asset; collaborative, driven and a little bit bold. As our next Carbonite, you’ll join a national network that backs each other, shares ideas and makes an impact every day. About the role Empowering our Carbonites is a big part of our mission and vision, so we focus on helping our Carbonites learn and grow, developing their careers in the direction that they want to go in. Carbon provides exceptional service to our clients, and our Senior Accountants are at the forefront of this. You’ll be communicating with clients daily, as well as applying your skills and experience to solve their problems and elevate their business. Varied accounting experience is vital (particularly experience in public practice in Australia), as are strong communication and time management skills. In a single day you’ll be juggling multiple balls, but you will always have the support of our high performing team behind you. Already a Senior Accountant & want that next step? We are also open to this role being a Tax Manager and, for the right person, there is future potential to become a Partner at our Gympie office. Job Requirements A tertiary qualification in accounting and either completed or working towards your CA or CPA. Solid experience in an Australian accounting firm, preparing financial statements and tax returns. Confidence working directly with clients and enjoys building relationships. Strong working knowledge of Xero/XPM and the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with SMSF highly valued. Excellent communication skills; ability to explain complex things simply, whether in writing or over the phone. A team mindset and experience collaborating with both local and offshore teams. Above all, an energetic, positive outlook and a genuine passion for what you do. You’ll be perfect for the role if You love a bit of team banter and activities You want to be part of the coolest firm in Australia You’re keen to join a company that encourages you to define your own career path Job Responsibilities Client management. Manage 1-2 team members, reviewing juniors work. Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, and small to medium businesses. Creating and advising on various trading structures. Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS). Providing tax planning advice. Liaising with the ATO. Business budgeting and cash flow management. Business benchmarking. Additional ad hoc tasks. Benefits & Perks Flexible working arrangements Learning and development opportunities driven by you: Want to focus your skills in a certain area, or explore something new with training? Great, let’s do it. We have internal and external training options. Social activities to suit different people: Regular team events, office events, community giveback opportunities, etc. And, of course, we also offer some great benefits like discounts, cashbacks, rewards, and initiatives to support wellness. Ready to apply? Great, we’d love to hear from you. Keep in mind that the desired skills and experience we listed above are all important components to this role, but that doesn’t mean you need to tick every box to apply We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and exciting team, so even if your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with everything listed but you’re passionate about this role and joining our firm, apply anyway. At Carbon, we know we’re at our best when we look out for one another; prioritise respect, fairness, development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr