Senior Accountant - Business Advisory (Toowoomba Regional)

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people. WHO WE ARE 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. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing office in Toowoomba. The Senior Accountant 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. As a Senior Accountant within the tax and business advisory team, 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. KEY 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 perks 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. ESSENTIAL
- 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 WHY TOOWONBA Known as ‘The Garden City’, the picturesque mountain city of Toowoomba has more than 150 public parks and gardens in town alone. Our Toowoomba office is situated opposite the iconic Toowoomba Gardens, and close to the local shopping centre. As poet Bruce Dawe said in a poem about this tree‑lined city, ‘you can smell the peace up here’. Most of our team live within close proximity to the office, allowing time for friends and family, hobbies and sports. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1d4z