Tax Accountant

Source: JobGet

13th November, 2024

We are a team of accountants with practical business experience in addition to extensive financial and tax knowledge. With an established client base, we are looking for a motivated and capable accountant to manage the client base with the opportunity for future growth within our business.

About the role

Reporting to our managing partner, as a tax accountant you will be working alongside a highly experienced and supportive team.

Key requirements and responsibilities:

1. Manage and grow the base of business, trust, superannuation and individual clients;
2. Prepare financial statements and tax returns for all entities including companies, trusts and partnerships;
3. Provide assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements;
4. Prepare and review quarterly and/or monthly activity statements, Fringe Benefits Tax, Payroll Tax and Land Tax;
5. Assist with tax planning and advisory projects for clients, including preparing reports and audits;
6. Examine operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure, including providing taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations;
7. Provide advice in relation to various tax matters including GST, capital gains tax and fringe benefits tax;
8. Communicate effectively with clients and liaise with ATO and other government bodies;
9. Assist in formulating budgetary and accounting policies;
10. Prepare clear and concise work papers as evidence of work performed;
11. Maintain accounting systems, and advise on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems.

A successful candidate will:

1. Have at least a bachelor degree in the area;
2. Have at least 2 years of experience as an accountant;
3. Be knowledgeable in Xero, Xero Practice Manager, SuiteFiles, Microsoft Office 365, Class and Affinity as well as other software packages, as required;
4. Be team oriented, and motivated to provide superior client service and outcomes;
5. Have a drive to learn and a strong work ethic.

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