AU Tax Accountant

Role Responsibilities:
• Assisting Client Managers in the management of a portfolio of clients – typically SMEs and high net worth individuals
• Preparing tax compliance for all entities
• Providing input into strategies around budgeting, cash flow planning, tax structuring, tax planning, business structuring
• Ability to process SMSF to audit stage using Class
• Maintaining an ongoing awareness of the industry, including legislation changes
• The ability to process an accurate set of financial statements from start to finish with minimal input after an initial job plan has been provided
• Awareness of ATO obligations and the timing of such
• Intermediate to advanced Xero knowledge, including Xero tax
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
• Must be computer savvy and have strong email management skills
• Ability to work independently, with strong self-organizational and time management skills
• FYI docs experience an advantage

Experience and Competencies:

• 4 years Australian public practice accounting experience
• Desire to work with an Australian team that is growing
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of computer literacy including use of the MS Office suite and communication tools such as MS Teams
• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment
• Capacity to think critically
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Process oriented – excited about streamlining systems to gain efficiencies
• High level of integrity
• Sense of pride in your work
• Sound understanding of Australia’s taxation, financial reporting and privacy laws
• Knowledge of payroll issues for clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, desiring career advancement.