Senior Accountant - Business Advisory

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Rsmaus · Toowoomba

Full-timeOn-site5d ago

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About the role

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success. Join our growth journey and enjoy the benefits of work life balance and a great company culture! Are you a looking for an exciting opportunity to manage a great time in a professional, high achieving organisation? RSM Toowoomba are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing office, with a friendly, professional environment and a strong inclusive learning culture. As a Senior Accountant within the tax and business advisory team, you will work with a high‑calibre portfolio of private clients, including entrepreneurs, privately owned business groups and family enterprises operating across a broad range of industries and geographies. You will collaborate closely with experienced Managers and Partners to help clients navigate complexity, manage risk and solve real‑world business and taxation challenges. The role offers exposure to technically sophisticated work, opportunities to contribute to advisory conversations, and the ability to make a tangible impact for clients at critical points in their business and personal wealth journeys.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review and finalise financial statements and income tax returns in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation legislation and firm methodology, with a strong focus on technical accuracy and commercial insight.

Review work prepared by junior accountants and graduates, providing timely feedback, coaching and development support, and ensuring workpapers meet firm and regulatory standards.

Provide practical taxation advice to private clients across areas including income tax, capital gains tax, Division 7A, GST, fringe benefits tax, trust distributions and small business CGT concessions.

Assist Managers and Partners in the delivery of value‑added advisory services, including tax planning, structuring, business growth, succession planning and wealth transfer for private clients and family groups

Build strong, trusted client relationships through regular communication, attendance at client meetings and proactive identification of issues, risks and opportunities affecting client outcomes.

Coordinate and manage workflows for allocated engagements, including budgeting, monitoring work in progress, meeting lodgement deadlines and escalating issues to Managers or Partners where required.

Prepare clear, comprehensive workpapers and technical documentation that support conclusions reached and are suitable for managerial, partner and regulatory review.

Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients, including managing correspondence, objections and reviews, as required.

Actively contribute to a positive team culture by mentoring junior staff, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting training and development initiatives within the division.

Maintain up‑to‑date technical knowledge of Australian tax and accounting developments and apply this knowledge to client work and internal discussions.

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About you:

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Business / Commerce degree with Accounting Major

Strong Communication Skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Committed to continuing professional development

Desirable

Completion of CA or equivalent

Life at RSM:

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