Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Supervisor is a senior technical and delivery-focused role with high client interaction. The role is responsible for reviewing work, providing technical guidance, supporting workflow management, and actively participating in client meetings. The Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining quality standards and supporting the development of junior team members.

This role is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Engagement

Maintain regular client contact and assist in managing client relationships

Assist in client meetings covering annual compliance reviews, tax planning, business performance, and structuring discussions

Respond to client queries with a high level of professionalism and technical accuracy

Support Managers and Principals in delivering end‑to‑end compliance and advisory outcomes

Accounting, Taxation & Review

Review financial statements prepared

Review income tax returns (company, trust, partnership and individual)

Provide guidance on income tax, CGT, small business concessions, FBT and GST

Assist with ATO correspondence, reviews, objections and queries, as required

Ensure compliance with ATO lodgement, regulatory and professional standards

Provide technical advice and guidance on tax law and compliance matters

Ensure work meets quality, accuracy, and compliance standards

Assist with complex tax issues and escalations

Team Support & Workflow

Assist with workflow coordination and deadline management

Act as a point of escalation for technical and process queries

Support and mentor accountants and offshore team members

Contribute to training and capability uplift within the team

Qualifications

6–8 years’ experience in business services and taxation within public practice

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline

CPA or CA qualification

High-level tax law and review expertise

Demonstrated experience supporting and reviewing team output

Skills and Attributes

Strong technical knowledge and review capability

Confident communicator with clients and internal stakeholders

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Collaborative and supportive leadership style

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Focus Partners Australia is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm based in the United States, comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services. Focus Partners Australia offers integrated capabilities in investment and portfolio management, accounting, lending, insurance and related services from its offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Guided by a client-first ethos, we leverage the global expertise, platforms and capital strength of Focus Financial Partners to deliver holistic, fiduciary guidance across strategic planning, portfolio management, insurance, credit and tax. By fusing local insight with world-class resources, Focus Partners Australia helps its clients protect, grow, and transition their wealth at every life stage. Discover more about Focus Partners Australia at focuspa.com.au/ or LinkedIn .

About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn .

Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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