Senior Accountant | Flexible Part-Time Hours | Just 1 Day a Week in the Office
- Manage a small portfolio of business and family group clients
- Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns
- Work in a flexible environment with just one day in the office per week
- $110k - $140k + Super (Full-time equivalent salary)
- Flexible work arranagements - 1-day in office per week
- Option for 3-4 days per week or school hours
Our client is an established boutique firm providing accounting, taxation and advisory services. The business works with a diverse range of SME and family group clients, as well as a number of more complex groups up to $40 million in annual turnover.
Due to continued client growth, they are looking to welcome an experienced Senior Accountant to the team. This is an opportunity to manage a small portfolio of clients, take ownership of compliance and worki within a supportive and flexible environment.
The firm has a close-knit team of 6 with excellent staff longevity, built on a culture of trust, autonomy and a practical approach to work-life balance.
All clients have their own internal accountants or bookkeepers to manage day-to-day financials - allowing you to focus on core tax work. SMSF compliance is also outsourced to a third party.
The firms tech stack includes Xero, MYOB, ATOmate and Active Ledger. They are also exploring the implementation of some AI tools to build efficiencies.
Key highlights:
- Genuine flexibility: 3–4 days per week, with reduced hours or school-hours arrangements available.
- Primarily work from home: Just one required in-office day per week.
- No overtime culture: A sensible approach to workloads, with no expectation of regular overtime.
- Autonomy and trust: Manage your own client portfolio without a heavily KPI-driven environment.
- Supportive team: Work alongside an experienced, close-knit team with a strong track record of staff retention.
- Interesting client base: Gain exposure to a diverse range of business and family groups, including more complex structures.
Key duties will include:
- Managing a small portfolio of business and family group clients.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements and income tax returns.
- Liaising directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and provide updates.
- Building strong client relationships and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
The ideal candidate will posess:
- CA, CPA or IPA qualification
- 5 + year experience in an australian public practice firm
- Experience managing a portfolio of SME and family group clients.
- Good communication skills and a proactive, client-focused approach.
- Confidence using accounting software such as Xero and MYOB.
To apply for this role, please email your resume to anita.bambridge@lawsonelliott.com.au quoting reference AB18318. For additional information phone Anita Bambridge on 02 8274 0215.
Consultant
Anita Bambridge
Business Manager
02 8274 0215
anita.bambridge@lawsonelliott.com.au
Reference number: AB18318
Profession:AccountingAudit/Business Services
Company: Lawson Elliott
Date posted: 15th Oct, 2026
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