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.