Senior Accountant

Image joining a firm where trust is real, access is open, and your voice carries weight. Where you work directly with Partners and Clients, take ownership of outcomes, and see the impact of your work every day. You’ll be challenged by complex, engaging client projects, collaborating closely with key decision makers, and help shape not just what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

At FMA Partners, we deliver the very best in Business, Strategic and Tax Advisory services and pride ourselves on bringing the WOW to our clients. With an incredible team across our Sydney CBD and Cronulla offices, we are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who enjoys hands‑on work, client interaction, and being a trusted part of the delivery team.

What You’ll Be Doing?

  • Prepare and review financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals

  • Prepare and review income tax returns across all entity types

  • Prepare BAS, IAS, and FBT returns in line with legislative and ATO requirements

  • Prepare tax reconciliations and support tax calculations and disclosures

  • Manage jobs end‑to‑end, including planning, execution, and delivery with the support of a manager.

  • Work directly with clients to explain financial and tax outcomes in plain English

  • Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and escalate appropriately to Managers or Partners

What We Are Looking For?

  • CA or CPA qualified, or working towards qualification

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional services accounting firm

  • Strong experience in business services tax compliance

  • Sound working knowledge of Australian income tax, GST, and FBT

  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply tax legislation and ATO guidance

  • Confident communicator who enjoys working directly with clients

  • High attention to detail with a practical, commercial mindset

This role can be based in our Sydney CBD or Cronulla office and is primarily office based, with some travel between offices as required.

Why Join Us?

  • Ongoing learning and development, including exposure to more complex work and a clear pathway to grow your technical, advisory and client management skills

  • Trust and autonomy in your day work, backed by support and guidance when matters become complex

  • Genuine access to supportive Partners and Managers who provide direction, context and constructive feedback

  • Meaningful and engaging work with visible client impact and genuine recognition for your contribution

  • A respectful and supportive team culture where open communication is encouraged, good work is recognised, and people feel supported and heard

If this role sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to our hiring manager, Clark at careers@fmapartners.com.auand we’ll be in touch with suitable candidates for a confidential discussion.

Joining FMA Partners has provided me with great opportunities to become a well-rounded accountant. I cannot wait to see the firm grow to its fullest potential and to be part of this journey!

Huy Vu - Senior Business Services Accoutant