Senior Accountant

Join GDA Group

GDA Group is a diversified financial services organisation delivering specialist expertise across Accounting & Tax, Financial Planning and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF).  Since 1993, we have been helping clients achieve their financial and business goals through tailored advice, technical expertise and long-term client relationships.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team.  This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base while delivering both compliance and strategic advisory services.

We are open to applications from both full-time and part-time candidates seeking a flexible and rewarding career opportunity.

About the Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering tax and compliance services, SMSF services, identifying advisory opportunities and supporting the professional development of the junior and intermediate team members.

You will work with individuals, businesses and SMSFs across a broad range of industries and entity structures including.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance:

  • Preparation and review of financial statements for all entity types.

  • Preparation and review of income tax returns for all entity types.

  • Preparation and review of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

  • Assisting with the management of client taxation compliance obligations.

  • Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on behalf of clients.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant taxation legislation and accounting standards.

• Advisory Services:

  • Providing proactive taxation and business advisory services.

  • Assisting clients with business structuring and restructuring where applicable.

  • Tax planning and cash flow forecasting.

  • Business performance analysis.

  • Assisting clients with budgeting and management reporting.

  • Supporting business growth, succession and asset protection strategies.

  • Advising clients on wealth creation and integrated financial strategies in conjunction with other GDA Group service lines.

  • Providing SMSF compliance and advisory support.

• Team Development:

  • Reviewing work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants.

  • Assisting with workflow management and quality control processes.

  • Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Essential:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a public practice accounting environment.

  • Strong experience across business services and taxation.

  • Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns for various entity types.

  • Sound knowledge of Australian taxation legislation.

  • Experience with SMSF compliance and reporting.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and strong analytical capability.

  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment.

• Desirable:

  • Experience providing business advisory services.

  • Experience reviewing junior staff work.

  • Knowledge of Xero and Class Super.

  
  

Why Join GDA Group?

At GDA Group, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our clients and providing integrated financial solutions that help individuals, families and businesses achieve their goals.  Our collaborative model enables our team members to broaden their experience across accounting, taxation, SMSF and wider financial services disciplines. 

If you are looking for a role that offers technical challenge and client engagement we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

All applications will be treated with strict confidence.