Senior Accountant / Team Leader

About Collins SBA

Collins SBA is a leading Tasmanian financial services firm based in Hobart, supporting business owners to achieve clarity, confidence, and control. We specialise in accounting, financial planning, and business coaching, with a culture built on putting people first—both our team and our clients. We believe in achieving more together and consistently going above and beyond.

You're someone who takes ownership. You don't just complete work—you ensure it's done right, by the right people, at the right standard.

You're the person your team turns to for direction, not just answers. You enjoy mentoring others, lifting capability, and creating an environment where quality is the norm—not the exception.

You take pride in leading a team that delivers work so accurate and complete it's ready for sign-off with minimal revision. You're not just focused on your own output—you're accountable for the performance, development, and success of those around you.

You're confident leading from the front in an in-office environment, building strong team cohesion, while continuing to grow your own technical and leadership capability.

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Visit our website to learn more: https://www.collinssba.com.au/

What We're Offering

• Salary: Minimum $105,000 + based on your experience (Super is in addition to this)
• Location: Hobart (full-time, in-office role)
• Growth: Opportunity to step further into advisory and strategic client work
• Culture: People-first, collaborative, and team-oriented

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Accountant / Team Leader to take ownership of a portfolio and lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality accounting and tax outcomes.

This is a leadership-first role where your primary focus is overseeing workflow, developing your team, and ensuring consistent delivery standards. You will act as the key point of accountability between your team and senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of senior, intermediate, and graduate accountants
• Take full ownership of your team's workflow, deadlines, and output quality
• Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback
• Build a strong, collaborative in-office team culture with clear expectations and accountability

Client & Strategic Oversight

• Act as a key point of oversight for your client portfolio
• Support high-level client discussions, problem-solving, and advisory work where required
• Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes, processes, and efficiencies
• Contribute to tax planning and strategic decision-making alongside senior leadership

Technical Oversight

• Oversee and review the preparation of tax returns, financial statements, and compliance work
• Provide guidance across a range of entity types including individuals, trusts, companies, and SMSFs
• Apply strong knowledge of Australian tax areas such as Division 7A, CGT, SBE concessions, FBT, and depreciation
• Ensure all work leaving the team meets a high standard of accuracy and completeness

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in public practice (tax and business advisory)
• 4+ years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• CPA or CA qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax compliance and advisory
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Class Super, Now Infinity

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, in-office team environment

Please Note

• Applicants must be based in Australia with unrestricted permanent work rights
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted