Accountant

Position: Accountant
Salary: $54,000 plus 9.5% super
Hours: 38 hours
Mode: Full time
Location: Ballarat, Victoria.
Experience 3 years' experience is essential in relevant roles

AC Accounting & Business Solutions is a vibrant practice leading the way in tax, accountancy and business advice in the Ballarat Region.

We offer business, taxation, tax planning, SMSF and other individual services perfectly designed for individual business needs.

We are seeking a highly motivated Full-Time Accountant to join our vibrant team at our Ballarat office. We are looking for a multi-lingual individual to serve our local Ballarat community with a long-term career opportunity.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Accounting Expertise

• Preparation of annual financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds

• Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies

• Maintaining internal control systems and preparation of tax planning estimates and cash flow forecasts/budgets

• Liaise with external organisations such as ATO, Centrelink, Banks etc

• Compile and analyse client financial information to prepare annual financial statements

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted business policies and

procedures

• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met

• Prepare financial management reports as required

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end Business Activity Statements are lodged

• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control

procedures

• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data

• Provides services relating to compliance-based financial reporting, auditing, insolvency and accounting information systems; and advises on associated record-keeping requirements.

Financial Analysis

• Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends,

financial commitments and future revenues

• Collect and analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of

resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to

business and financial problems

• Conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation

Professional Development

• Keep abreast of new developments in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB Essentials & Account Right, Quickbooks online, Reckon and possible add-ons.

• Maintain required level of technical knowledge.

• Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.

Qualifications required: Professional Accounting qualification is a must.

Certifications required: Certified XERO advisor, XERO payroll certifications and other relevant.