Senior Accountant - Australian Tax

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Australian public‑practice accountant to join our Colombo office as a Senior Accountant specializing in Australian tax. You will become a core member of an Australian accounting firm’s tax and business services team, handling end‑to‑end engagements for a diverse portfolio of privately owned Australian businesses, trusts, partnerships and individuals.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and Australian income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Manage tax and accounting engagements from information gathering to review‑ready completion.
• Prepare Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements, GST reconciliations, tax reconciliations, depreciation schedules and supporting calculations.
• Identify and investigate Division 7A loans, trust distributions, capital gains tax, GST issues and other Australian tax matters.
• Conduct year‑end tax planning by reviewing taxable income positions and highlighting matters requiring technical decisions.
• Produce complete, accurate, well‑referenced workpapers that clearly explain the work performed and the basis for conclusions.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant with solid experience in Australian public‑practice taxation.
• Ability to work independently, identify issues and take ownership of engagements.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication to produce clear, review‑ready documentation.

Required skills

• Australian tax law and compliance
• Financial statement preparation
• GST and tax reconciliation
• Division 7A loan handling
• Trust distribution and capital gains tax knowledge
• Tax planning and advisory

What we offer

• Direct exposure to an Australian accounting firm’s tax and business services team.
• Structured weekly technical training on Australian taxation.
• Opportunities to develop client communication, review and leadership capabilities.
• Involvement in technology, automation and process‑improvement projects.
• Long‑term career development focus rather than short‑term processing work.