Senior Accountant

  • Location: Townsville
  • Salary Guide: $110000 per annum
  • Discipline: Accounts
  • Permanent
  • Job published: 15 Oct 2026
Senior Accountant – Tax & SMSF
Townsville, CBD | Full-Time
This client, a growing accounting practice in Townsville, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team.
This is a hands-on role suited to an accountant who is confident managing a portfolio of clients and completing a broad range of taxation, compliance and SMSF work from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
  • Preparation and lodgement of Individual Tax Returns
  • Company, Trust and Partnership tax returns
  • Preparation of financial statements and year-end accounts
  • SMSF financial statements and tax returns
  • BAS and IAS preparation and lodgement
  • GST and PAYG compliance
  • Tax planning and year-end tax matters
  • Preparation of workpapers and reconciliations
  • Liaising with the ATO and ASIC where required
  • Reviewing client records and identifying outstanding information
  • Assisting clients with general taxation and accounting queries
  • Managing jobs through to completion and ensuring lodgement deadlines are met
About You
The successful candidate:
  • Has strong Australian public practice accounting experience
  • Has solid knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
  • Is experienced across individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
  • Can independently prepare financial statements and tax returns from start to finish
  • Has strong attention to detail and takes ownership of their work
  • Is organised and capable of managing multiple client deadlines
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is comfortable communicating directly with clients
  • Has experience with accounting and tax software such as Xero, Xero Tax, MYOB, Class Super or BGL
CA/CPA/IPA qualifications or progress towards qualification will be highly regarded.
What’s On Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Full-time, stable position
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
  • Opportunity to take ownership of a client portfolio
  • Career progression as the firm continues to grow
Location
Townsville, CBD.
If you are an experienced accountant looking for a senior role where you can take ownership of your work and become an important part of a growing practice, please contact your Achieve Recruitment Solutions consultant to discuss the opportunity or submit your application.
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