Supervisor, Accounting

About this role

Position Summary The Supervisor is a senior technical and delivery-focused role with high client interaction. The role is responsible for reviewing work, providing technical guidance, supporting workflow management, and actively participating in client meetings. The Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining quality standards and supporting the development of junior team members. This role is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Primary Responsibilities Client Engagement Maintain regular client contact and assist in managing client relationships Assist in client meetings covering annual compliance reviews, tax planning, business performance, and structuring discussions Respond to client queries with a high level of professionalism and technical accuracy Support Managers and Principals in delivering end‑to‑end compliance and advisory outcomes Accounting, Taxation & Review Review financial statements prepared Review income tax returns (company, trust, partnership and individual) Provide guidance on income tax, CGT, small business concessions, FBT and GST Assist with ATO correspondence, reviews, objections and queries, as required Ensure compliance with ATO lodgement, regulatory and professional standards Provide technical advice and guidance on tax law and compliance matters Ensure work meets quality, accuracy, and compliance standards Assist with complex tax issues and escalations Team Support & Workflow Assist with workflow coordination and deadline management Act as a point of escalation for technical and process queries Support and mentor accountants and offshore team members Contribute to training and capability uplift within the team Qualifications 6–8 years’ experience in business services and taxation within public practice Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline CPA or CA qualification High-level tax law and review expertise Demonstrated experience supporting and reviewing team output Skills and Attributes Strong technical knowledge and review capability Confident communicator with clients and internal stakeholders Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills Collaborative and supportive leadership style Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines Focus Partners Australia is part of Focus Financial Partners, a leading financial services firm based in the United States, comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.