Senior Tax Accountant
Tax

Join our team as a senior tax accountant

PKF Sydney is looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Accountant to join our thriving Tax team in the heart of Sydney CBD.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised, award-winning accounting, tax and business advisory firm where your expertise will be valued, your career development supported, and your work-life balance genuinely respected.

As a Senior Accountant within our Tax team, you will play a key role in managing client relationships, delivering high-quality tax and business advisory services, and mentoring junior team members.

About PKF

PKF is a leading mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and client service. We partner with businesses across a broad range of industries, helping them navigate challenges and unlock opportunities for growth.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity, value individual perspectives, and foster a culture where collaboration, continuous learning, and enjoyment go hand in hand.

At PKF, we're committed to helping our people achieve their full potential while enjoying a rewarding and balanced career.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training
• International secondment opportunities across PKF offices worldwide
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Regular team events and social activities
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral bonus program

Key responsibilities

Preparation of tax returns, processing and reviewing financial statements, preparation of management reports, preparation of review of BAS/IAS returns, preparation of interim financial accounts and providing tax planning proposals, preparation and analysis of management reports, preparation of tax effect accounting, analyse and review accounts, monthly payroll, payroll tax submission, FBT preparation and lodgement and financial data presentation.

This position requires a team player with excellent initiative. Ability to build trust and relationships with clients is key. Good communication and mentoring skills are necessary to provide support and training to junior staff members. You will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills. 

• Prepare and review income tax returns and financial statements
• Prepare management reports and provide meaningful business insights
• Review and prepare BAS and IAS returns
• Prepare interim financial accounts
• Assist clients with tax planning and advisory solutions
• Analyse and review financial accounts
• Prepare tax effect accounting calculations
• Manage payroll processing and payroll tax obligations
• Prepare and lodge FBT returns
• Present financial information and recommendations to clients
• Support, mentor and develop junior team members

What you need to apply

You are a proactive and client-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building trusted relationships.

You will bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• 3 to 5+ years' experience in a similar role
• Experience within a mid-tier, Big 4, or professional services environment
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge
• Proficiency in Xero and MYOB
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for mentoring and supporting others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Please apply today by sending your CV to our talent acquisition specialist Georgina Youssef at [email protected]

Apply now