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Senior Accountant | Sydney CBD Practice Area: Business Services & Tax Hybrid Work: 2 days WFH About the Firm A well-regarded Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory firm in Sydney, known for high-quality compliance work and genuine, long-term client relationships. The team is collaborative and forward-thinking on technology, actively using AI and modern tools to work smarter, and invests properly in developing its people. Clear scope here to grow into an Assistant Manager role over time. The Role Own a client portfolio, mentor junior staff, and start moving beyond pure compliance into advisory conversations. You'll work closely with Managers and Partners on more complex engagements, and help improve workflow and turnaround times across the team. What You'll Need Strong grounding in compliance (financial statements and tax) 4+ years' experience in a Chartered Accounting or Business Advisory environment CA or CPA qualified (or working towards) Confidence managing deadlines, reviewing work, and supporting junior staff Comfortable in client conversations that go beyond compliance Interest in using technology, including AI, to work more efficiently What's on Offer Competitive salary, reflective of experience Clear progression pathway toward Assistant Manager / Manager Genuine investment in your technical and advisory development A collaborative, modern practice environment Apply For a confidential conversation, apply direct or contact: Paul Oglesby, Senior Recruitment Consultant, The Andersen Partnership poglesby@andersenpartnership.com | 0421 323 028
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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