Senior Accountant/ Assistant Manager

Parramatta | Sydney CBD | Full-TimeTax & Accounting Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?
At Modoras, we know great accountants don’t just prepare compliance work - they become trusted advisers who help clients build better businesses.As an integrated Accounting, Business Advisory, Audit and Wealth Management firm, we’re passionate about developing our people, embracing technology and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Accountant or early Assistant Manager to join our Tax & Accounting team based primarily in our Parramatta office. This role is perfect for someone who is ready to step beyond preparing tax returns and financial statements and begin leading workflow, mentoring others and becoming a trusted adviser to both clients and colleagues.
If you’re already operating at Assistant Manager level, we’ll support you to continue developing your leadership capability. About the Role
You’ll become an integral part of one of our client delivery pods, supporting the successful delivery of tax, compliance and advisory services for a diverse portfolio of SME clients.
Working alongside an Accounting Manager, you’ll help coordinate workflow across both onshore and offshore teams, review work, support client relationships and continually improve the way we deliver services.
This role combines technical accounting expertise with leadership development, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their public practice career.
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical Accounting & TaxReview financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and supporting workpapers.Support the timely completion and lodgment of compliance obligations.Ensure work meets professional standards, legislative requirements and internal quality expectations.Assist with more complex accounting and tax matters and escalate issues where required.Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional client service
Workflow CoordinationCoordinate workflow across onshore and offshore teams.Monitor workload, deliverables and deadlines.Support effective delegation and work allocation.Act as a key link between offshore delivery teams and onshore leadership.Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve productivity and service delivery.
Leadership & DevelopmentReview work completed by junior and offshore team members.Support coaching, mentoring and capability development.Contribute to quality assurance and technical development initiatives.Assist with process documentation and operational improvement projects.Help build a scalable and high-performing delivery model.
About YouWe’re looking for someone who enjoys helping others succeed as much as they enjoy solving technical accounting problems.
You’ll ideally bring:Experience within an Australian public practice accounting environment.Strong technical knowledge of:BAS & IASIncome Tax ReturnsFinancial StatementsFBTSME compliance requirementsExperience preparing and reviewing tax and compliance work.Strong organisational and workflow management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills.Experience using Xero, Xero Practice Manager (XPM) and related accounting software.CA or CPA qualified (or nearing completion).
Experience leading workflow, reviewing work or mentoring junior accountants will be highly regarded. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the ambition and capability to continue growing into a leadership role.
What Success Looks Like
In this role you’ll become someone your team and clients rely on.You’ll build confidence managing workflow, reviewing technical work, developing others and partnering with Managers to deliver exceptional client service.As you continue to grow, you’ll have opportunities to expand your advisory capability, strengthen your leadership skills and progress your career within Modoras.
Why Modoras?
At Modoras, career progression isn’t just something we talk about - it’s something we actively invest in. You’ll work alongside experienced Directors and Managers who genuinely enjoy coaching and developing future leaders. You’ll also work closely with our growing offshore team, giving you the opportunity to develop leadership, delegation and workflow management skills that will accelerate your career. You’ll enjoy:Clear pathway into management and leadershipOpportunity to lead and influence an established offshore delivery modelDiverse portfolio of SME and business clientsExposure to Directors and senior leadershipOngoing professional and technical developmentSupportive and collaborative team environmentGrowing business with strong investment in people, technology and process improvement
Culture built on accountability, excellence and genuine teamwork
Everything we do is guided by three core principles: Fuel the FutureOwn the OutcomeRaise the Roof If these resonate with you, we’d love to meet you. Apply Now
Whether you’re an experienced Senior Accountant looking for your next challenge or an emerging Assistant Manager ready to broaden your impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a firm where you’ll continue learning, be trusted with meaningful responsibility and have genuine opportunities to build a long-term career.