Accounting Manager & Tax Agent (Tpb Registered) (Canberra)

What the role involves
- Be the backbone of Sleek's Australian tax services – help us scale our internal processes and set the standard for excellence.
- Manage your own portfolio of startup and SME clients – from advisory to compliance, you're their go‑to expert.
- Represent clients confidently with the ATO – you're their tax hero.
- Own the end‑to‑end BAS and tax return prep & lodgment process – accuracy is your middle name.
- Provide guidance and quality control for our remote bookkeeping team – because great numbers start with clean books.
- Act as a trusted advisor on all things accounting and tax – from planning to problem‑solving.
- Lead, mentor and grow a team of like‑minded, ambitious bookkeepers and tax accountants – we're building a dream team, and you're at the helm. Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- A passion for the Australian SME space and client satisfaction.
- Registration as an individual Tax Agent with the TPB, with at least 2 years of experience – this is mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a practising tax accountant managing a portfolio of SME clients (Sole traders, companies, trusts...).
- At least 2 years' experience managing a team of bookkeepers and tax accountants.
- Strong client service and communication skills – you're confident in explaining tax matters clearly and professionally.
- A high level of professionalism – you represent Sleek with integrity and care.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills – you can manage multiple tasks without losing focus.
- Proficiency with Xero Practice Manager, Dext, A2X, and other accounting operations tools.
- A proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
- This role is open to candidates based anywhere in Australia, you must hold valid Australian work rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefits
- Humility and kindness culture.
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive setting.
- Flexibility: work from home 2 days per week, early or late start, and 1 month fully remote per year.
- Competitive market salaries and generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
- Access to $1,200 pa flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure.
- Eligibility for employee share ownership plan and participation in the company growth trajectory as we work toward listing on a prominent stock exchange.
- Opportunity to take on responsibility and autonomy in a fast‑paced environment, with internal and external training programmes and utilisation of AI tools.
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