Business Services Accountant | North Sydney
- Recruiter
- Australian Government
- Location
- North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Salary
- USD 60,001.00 - 80,000.00 per year
- Posted
- 14 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 29 Apr 2021
- Ref
- 2292585918
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Job description
About the North Sydney based Role:
We are looking for a full-time Senior Accountant- Business Service &Tax with experience in Australian Accounting Practices, dealing with small business clients, individual tax returns and associated companies, with a focus on compliance and beyond.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accounting:
About the North Sydney based Role:
We are looking for a full-time Senior Accountant- Business Service &Tax with experience in Australian Accounting Practices, dealing with small business clients, individual tax returns and associated companies, with a focus on compliance and beyond.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Accounting:
- Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for all entities including sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies and SMSFs with minimal supervision.
- Preparation of BAS/IAS returns, FBT returns, PAYG Summary reports, PAYG withholding variation application for all entities.
- Preparation of clear and concise work papers.
- Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office on behalf of clients.
- Assist with complex tax and accounting advice.
- Build client relationships and develop an understanding of the client's business to recognise potential issues or business opportunities.
- Assist with the technical and professional development of others within the team.
- Make responsible decisions on procedural matters including the establishment of professional standards and processes.
- Consult, recommend and advise in specialty areas.
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Undergraduate qualifications (essential) and Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards this) majoring in Accounting
- 3+ years experience in Public Practice and in Business Services
- Excellent client and interpersonal communication skills
- Advanced computer skills - including spreadsheet skills and report writing
- Highly Competent in Xero and MYOB
- Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, best practice and demonstrated ability to meet tight time frames
- Strong team mentality and ability to work closely with peers
- Strong attention to detail
- Charged time of at least 1,440 hours per annum (net of write-offs).
- Write-offs no more than 15% of charged time
- WIP no more than 20 days.