Tax Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships
• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) returns
• Assist with basic tax planning, tax adjustments, and reconciliations
• Support the team in meeting ATO deadlines and maintaining compliance

Financial Reporting

• Prepare year-end financial statements and supporting workpapers
• Assist with monthly or quarterly management reports, as required
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger entries

Experience in Bookkeeping & General Accounting

• Perform data entry, bank reconciliations, and journal processing
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for all clients
• General experience in the Microsoft suite of products

Communication

• Proactive in communicating with business owner directly to provide a professional and responsive service with a focus on building trust and reliability
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Actual experience working and communicating directly with an Australian Accounting Firm Owner

Workpapers & Compliance

• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported workpapers that substantiate tax returns, adjustments, and financial statement items
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking to prepare accurate workpapers, reconcile accounts, and support tax calculations and lodgements.
• Good technical tax and compliance knowledge, including understanding Australian tax rules, financial statement support, and the relevant checklist/process requirements.

Software Use

• Work with Xero, MYOB, Reckon, or similar accounting software
• Strong systems and document management skills, especially with workpaper software, such as FYI or similar software, and keeping files well-substantiated and audit-ready.
• Assist in maintaining cloud-based client files and ensuring data integrity

Key Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of Australian tax experience in Australian public accounting practice.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively manage assigned responsibilities.
• Degree in Accounting & sufficient practical work experience.
• Good working experience of Australian tax law and compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing tax returns, BAS, and financial statements
• Xero / FYI Accounting & Document Management software experience preferred (other accounting platforms also welcomed).
• Experience in Division 7A.

HERE'S WHAT WE OFFER!

• Competitive salary
• Schedule: Day Shift
• Set-up: Remote set-up
• Laptop will be provided

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