Company description
LC Accountants is an award-winning, family-owned accounting and business advisory firm based in Stuart Park, Darwin, with more than 30 years' experience supporting Territory businesses. We provide comprehensive compliance and tiered advisory services to over 2,500 individuals, small businesses, and founder-led enterprises across the Northern Territory. Our focus is building strong, long-term client relationships and delivering practical, proactive advice that supports our clients' financial success.
About the role
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be a key contributor to delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of clients, including business owners and individuals. You will be a trusted technical resource within a supportive, close-knit team that values personal client service.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Stuart Park, Darwin.
Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Salary - $90,000 - $100,000 + Superannuation (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)
What you'll be doing
- Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports for small to medium-sized businesses
- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS, supporting compliance across GST and income tax
- Assist with tax planning and provide proactive taxation, financial and strategic advice to clients
- Assist with cash flow forecasts, budgeting and business plans
- Liaise with the ATO and clients on tax and compliance matters
- Perform reconciliations, month-end and year-end close activities, and maintain general ledger accounts
- Coordinate audit preparation and respond to audit queries
- Mentor junior and graduate accountants and review their work for accuracy and consistency
- Contribute to improving our internal processes and workflows
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- CPA, CA or IPA accreditation (or working towards it) preferred
- 4-5 years' professional accounting experience, ideally including small business tax, compliance and advisory
- Strong working knowledge of current Australian tax legislation
- Full Australian work rights
Technical skills
- Proficiency with accounting and tax software (e.g. HandiTax, Access Tax, Xero) and advanced MS Office skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently interpret and apply accounting standards and tax law
Personal attributes
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Initiative to solve problems independently as well as collaboratively
- Ability to work effectively on-site in a small team environment, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and maintain client confidentiality
Ready to join our team? Apply through LinkedIn today.