Senior Tax Accountant

Tax & Accounting • Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Degree qualified with a current CA or CPA qualification.
  • Prepare complex accounts, tax returns, BAS and IAS across varied entity structures.
  • Build and maintain client relationships, attend meetings, and provide tax and software advice.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

You’ve built the foundation. Now build the career.  

You’ve developed solid technical accounting experience, and now you’re ready for the next stage – more complex work, greater ownership, stronger client exposure and a clearer path forward. 

 

This role is for someone who wants to grow beyond the numbers – build confidence with clients and contribute at a higher level. Ambitious about partnership? So are we. This role has a clear path to partnership for the right individual.

Your role, your impact

  • Prepare complex financial accounts, income tax returns, BAS and IAS across a range of entity structures
  • Review ATO correspondence, investigate variances and resolve compliance issues 
  • Act as a technical resource for Partners and Accountants on client, tax and compliance matters
  • Build direct client relationships, providing tax and software advice 
  • Attend client meetings and contribute to tax compliance and planning discussions
  • Mentor and support junior Accountants, sharing technical knowledge across the team  

The full position description is available at www.dpm.com.au/careers

 

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is technically strong, organised and confident working with clients.

You’ll ideally have: 

  • Experience in a similar accounting role 
  • Degree qualified with CA or CPA qualification  
  • Experience preparing financials, tax returns and activity statements across a range of entity structures  
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships 
  • Know Xero and XPM, and you’re handy in Excel 
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to communicate technical information  
  • Excellent planning, organisation and workload management skills 

What’s in it for you

  • A clear path to management / partnership  
  • Mentoring from experienced Managers and Partners  
  • Complex, meaningful client work  
  • Ongoing career and technical development  
  • Hybrid flexibility, blending office collaboration with work from home 
  • 5 additional paid leave days each year 
  • A connected, social culture, with regular team events 
  • A convenient, modern office location, with Anzac Station right outside our door  

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Accountant looking for a role where you can continue to build your technical expertise, work with complex clients and have an impact beyond your own portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.  

 

To be eligible, you must be an Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident or have full working rights. 

Company Overview

DPM Financial Services are the leader in smart financial and investment advice for doctors. We’ve provided medical professionals with financial advice throughout their career from student to specialist for over 50 years. Our dedicated people come to work each day knowing they are valued for the contribution they make to a positive and culturally diverse workplace. If you enjoy being part of a high-performing team with a collaborative approach, let’s talk!