Business Services Adviser – Senior

Senior Accountant – Business Services A senior role with influence, autonomy, and meaningful client impact Altus Financial is a people‑centered advisory firm supporting individuals, families, and business owners to make confident financial decisions. For more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with ambitious SMEs, high‑net‑wealth individuals, and multi‑entity groups who rely on us for clarity, strategy, and long‑term financial confidence. We’re an employee‑owned business, which means your contribution genuinely shapes our future. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team where development, ownership, and client impact are built into how we work. What this role is all about The Senior Accountant plays a key role in delivering high‑quality accounting and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll work closely with managers, directors, and our Business Advisory team to provide technical excellence, proactive insights, and a consistently exceptional client experience. This role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to deepen their advisory capability while contributing to a growing, modern firm. What you’ll be doing • Managing a portfolio of SME and high‑net‑wealth clients across multiple structures • Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, BAS/IAS, and compliance obligations • Providing proactive advice, insights, and recommendations to support client decision‑making • Supporting managers and directors with complex advisory work, structuring, and planning • Reviewing work prepared by junior team members and providing coaching and feedback • Building strong client relationships through responsive, high‑quality service • Contributing to process improvement, workflow optimisation, and team capability development What you’ll bring • 4–6+ years’ experience in public practice accounting • CA/CPA qualified (or near completion) • Strong technical capability across compliance, tax, and SME advisory • Confidence managing client relationships and communicating complex concepts clearly • A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work autonomously • Interest in mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture Why people choose Altus • A genuinely supportive, human culture where people come first • Employee ownership that gives you a real stake in the business • Clear progression pathways, including opportunities to step into Manager roles • Exposure to complex, interesting clients across SMEs, groups, and high‑net‑wealth families • Professional development, mentoring, and study support • Hybrid work options and a modern Sydney office • The chance to be part of a growing, high‑performing advisory firm Ready to take the next step in your advisory career? We’d love to connect. Apply with your résumé or reach out for a confidential conversation.