Senior Tax

Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant

Looking for a role that fosters collaboration, creativity and career growth in a vibrant office environment? We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant to join our team at Cloudstaff.

Role : Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant

Work Arrangement : Work from Office

Schedule : Morning shift

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns and other lodgements for companies, partnerships, trusts, and a range of individual businesses
• Preparation of work papers and reconciliation to financial statement stage
• Indepth Tax knowledge including Fringe Benefit tax (FBT), Personal Serice Income(PSI) , Payroll tax, Depreciation and GST on car limit, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Division 7A, Small Business entities (SBE) QBCC reporting and Debt equity
• Preparation of tax returns using latest Australian tax rules, including Partnership, Discretionary Trust, Unit Trust, Sole Traders, Private Companies and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
• Tax knowledge including preparation of activity statements, quarterly super reporting, trust minutes, company dividends statements, ASIC annual reporting and TPAR reporting
• Advise clients on Set up and operations of Xero data file, Xero payroll, Auto super and lodgements of BAS's
• Assist with general bookkeeping duties
• Assist clients with tax planning including concessional super, carry forward super and non-concessional super thresholds
• Business advisory projects such as budgets, cashflows, management reporting, business restructuring, business valuations and due diligence work
• Analyse and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues
• Ensure all documentation including work papers and client files are maintained in line with client's compliance requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities on Bank Reconciliation
• Analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Daily Timesheet preparation in specified application
• Pro-actively raise queries and suggestions regarding client’s records to promptly prepare the working papers
• Manage workflow and ensure jobs are completed accordingly before deadline set by the client
• Management of junior staff
• Training of junior staff

Qualification and requirements:

• Accounting degree or a related degree with a major in accounting.
• Completed or working towards completion of CA / CPA.
• At least 6-8 years accounting & taxation experiences within Australia
• With additional 2-3 years SMSF experience (optional)
• Indepth understanding of Australia and/or taxation legislation, including but not limited to GST, FBT, CGT, Division 7A
• Ability to be able to identify issues and communicate effectively and efficiently
• Xero certification and Xero Payroll certification
• Experience with MYOB, Xero, Reckon, QuickBooks, Class, FYI docs (optional)
• Proficient English writing and verbal skills
• Excellent communication skills with strong relationship and stakeholder management
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise your workload, excellent time keeping and managing time spent on client's work (WIP)
• Collaborative, team player who understands the importance of building strong internal relationships across the wider client's business.
• Ability to meet productivity and turnaround metrics

What we offer:

• Comprehensive health and life insurance on your 16th day of employment, covering 1 free dependent on the 16th day of employment
• Flexible leave credits which may be used for vacation, emergency and sick leaves
• Superb and exciting Mid-Year Parties – with items to give away and cash prizes
• Endless opportunities for career advancement
• Exclusive ATM inside the office for employee's convenience
• Annual Performance Review with Salary Increase
• We set you up for success with a company-provided PC/Laptop and fiber internet connection
• Look forward to weekly office perks for work from office staff – Free Coffee, Meals and Beer Fridays
• Top notch workplace with first class VIP lounge and game rooms
• Child friendly spaces to cater to the needs of employees with children, enhancing work-life balance
• Participate and join our CS Social Clubs and Special Interest Groups to connect with colleagues
• International career growth and connections
• Unlimited cash incentives for hired referrals
• Mental Wellness Employee Assistance program through Lifeworks
• In-house psychiatrist available to support employees' well-being
• Become part of the Employee Share Units program
• Cloudstaff Dream Points - To be used for bidding useful items like appliances, kitchenettes etc.