Posted 23d ago

Senior Accountant

Hays Adelaide SA

Permanent Full time
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Key points we found

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of business clients
  • Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns
  • Provide advisory services and contribute to process improvements

Senior Accountant for Adelaide Boutique Firm on Eastern city fringe. Relaxed environment with parking.

Your new company
This boutique Adelaide-based accounting firm is known for its personalised approach, long-standing client relationships, and strong reputation within the SME market. With a collaborative team culture and a focus on quality over volume, the firm prides itself on delivering practical, value-driven advice to a loyal client base across a range of industries. Ongoing growth has created an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the team.
Your new role
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of business clients while supporting and mentoring junior team members. Your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing financial statements and tax returns, providing advisory services, liaising directly with clients, and contributing to process improvements within the firm. This role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to be a trusted advisor to clients rather than just a compliance-focused accountant.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • CA or CPA qualification (or near completion)
  • Proven experience in public practice accounting within Australia
  • Strong technical knowledge of tax compliance, financial reporting, and business advisory
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities independently

What you'll get in return
In return, youll join a supportive and professional boutique firm that genuinely values work-life balance. You can expect:

  • A competitive salary package based on experience
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Direct access to partners and exposure to advisory-focused work
  • Clear pathways for career progression
  • A friendly, close-knit team environment with low staff turnover

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call/email Jason Hudson on 72214121 [email protected]
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Skills
AUTONOMY
Business Advisory
CA
CLIENT LIAISON
CPA
FINANCIAL REPORTING
MENTORING
TAX COMPLIANCE
TIME MANAGEMENT

Perks & benefits
Clear pathways for career progression
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive team environment

More details
Expiring date
16 Mar 2027
Date posted
16 Mar 2026
Category
Accounting
Occupation
Assistant Accountant
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree

Hays

Privately held company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 11,100 people across 31 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Looking for the right role for you?

At Hays we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partners, we’re by your side, every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or support in navigating a career change, we bring the expertise and the connections to partner with you to help you realise your ambition.

Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

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