Senior Tax

Overview We're looking for a skilled Senior Business Services Accountant to join our friendly and fast-paced team. In this role, you’ll handle a mix of tax compliance, financial reporting, and business advisory work for a wide range of clients. You’ll also support junior staff, manage workflows, and work closely with clients to help them succeed. 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-active raising queries 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 Qualifications 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 ( see above) 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 Non-negotiable skills & 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 Indepth understanding of Australia and/or taxation legislation, including but not limited to GST, FBT, CGT, Division 7A ( see above) Xero certification and Xero Payroll certification #J-18808-Ljbffr