Accountant

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant based in Albany for a well known financial organisation offering growth

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Prepare complete financial statements and tax returns for all entity types, including companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.

• Prepare advanced Business Activity Statements (BAS), including PAYG instalment calculations and variations.

• Process Division 7A loan accounts, including workpapers and minimum repayment calculations.

• Process prepayments and employee contributions.

• Apply Small Business Entity (SBE) Capital Gains Tax concessions.

• Reconcile complex inter-entity loan accounts.

• Analyse issues and identify potential risks impacting businesses.

• Assist with the purchase and sale of businesses.

• Prepare budgets, productivity reports, cash flow forecasts, and other advisory documentation.

• Prepare tax estimates and provide tax planning options.

• Research tax-related queries and provide practical solutions.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding their tax and financial position.

• Keep clients informed of legislative and tax developments affecting their business.

• Independently liaise with clients to respond to queries and explain technical tax and accounting concepts.

Advisory

• Draft complex correspondence and formal recommendations to clients.

• Provide advice on tax strategies, business activities, and projected future revenues and expenses.

• Recommend and implement improvements to client internal procedures.

• Lead client meetings alongside Managers or Partners when required.

• Provide a range of additional business services as required.

Other

• Maintain working knowledge of various accounting software packages.

• Attend professional development and training sessions.

• Stay up to date with legislation and taxation developments impacting clients.

• Undertake other duties as required.

Key Outcomes

• Client financial statements and tax returns are completed within budget and agreed time frames.

• Advice provided to clients is accurate, considered, and appropriate.

• Strong and consistent client communication is maintained.

• Effective integration and collaboration within the broader team is achieved.

Qualifications and Competencies

Experience

• 5+ year's experience in accounting within a public practice environment.

• Experience managing and servicing a portfolio of clients.

Skills and Knowledge

• Completion of an accounting qualification.

• CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards completion (desirable).

• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax compliance.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

• High level of attention to detail.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to independently resolve complex technical and procedural matters.

• Strong research capabilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent client service skills.

• Proficiency in a range of accounting software applications.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Cowin Ray on +61 8 9266 0934 for a confidential discussion.