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Senior Accountant | Business Services | Remote Sydney, NSW | Negotiable salary based on experience Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking for the flexibility of a fully remote role while continuing to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and a supportive leadership team? We are partnering with a growing boutique accounting firm that is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced accounting professional based in Sydney, offering the autonomy to manage your own portfolio while working closely with Partners and a collaborative team. The Role Manage a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of industries. Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships. Prepare and review BAS, IAS and other compliance requirements. Provide proactive tax advice and business advisory support. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients as their key point of contact. Identify opportunities to add value through planning and advisory services. Assist with complex accounting and taxation matters. Mentor and support junior team members where required. Work autonomously while remaining connected with the wider team. About You 5+ years' experience in Australian public practice accounting and CA/CPA qualified Strong experience across Business Services and Tax. Confident managing your own client portfolio. Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation requirements. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships. Comfortable working independently in a remote environment. Experience with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB, APS, or similar. What's on Offer Fully remote working arrangement. Must be based in Sydney. Competitive salary package depending on experience Direct access to Partners and senior leadership. Diverse and interesting client portfolio. Opportunity to work closely with business owners and provide advisory support. Flexible working environment with strong work-life balance. Please apply now or send your resume to cryan@charterhouse.com.au for a chat! #SCR-caoimhe-ryan
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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