Senior Accountant

We are looking for an experienced, qualified Accountant to act as support for our clients including

handling of individual tax returns, small business returns and BAS lodgements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Accurate and timely preparation of client financial statements and tax returns for individuals, and small to medium businesses

Assisting with lodgement to the ATO within lodgement timeframes

Completion of IAS and BAS returns before the ATO due date

Reconciling and reviewing accounts in a timely manner

Business budgeting and cash flow management.

Ad-hoc assistance to the accounting team as required

PERSONAL SKILLS & QUALITIES

Good English communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong Problem-Solving Skills

Strong time management with a sense of urgency

Strong and High Attention to details and documentation

High energy, team orientated

Excellent management / organisational skills

Precise, accurate, attention to detail a must

Ability to quickly adapt and provide resolutions

Ability to deliver in a fast and efficient in an accurate manner and within TAT

Ability to work unsupervised and must have initiative/self starter

Must have the ability to multitask in a dynamic business environment

Must demonstrate initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude – solutions-oriented and results focused

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Perfect and excellent written and spoken English

Willing to work Australian hours

Knowledge of the Australian Tax System and Legislation

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Advanced knowledge of Gmail / Google Doc, Sheets, Mail, Calendar

Experience with Australian businesses is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Min 3 to 5 years’ experience in Public Practice in Australian Tax (Income Tax and GST)

Preferably with extensive knowledge using Xero

Willing to take initiative on tasks when the opportunity arises

Willing to make suggestions or create efficiencies if they think there is a smarter way of doing things.