Tax & Business Services Senior Accountant in Accounting Jobs

This well established, professional firm has developed a reputation for service excellence, objectivity and provision of clear and practical advice.  With a diverse and reputable client base, the business is going from strength to strength. 

This firm pr ovides cutting edge knowledge and innovative solutions to clients throughout their corporate community. Be an integral part of a team that services it\'s clients to the highest standards.  You must be a team player who is committed to ensuring that your clients attain high level results.  Join a working environment that promotes a positive work life balance and where your success counts and will be rewarded.

Working for a supportive Director who values hard work, this is a down to earth, professional working environment which clearly defines the progressional opportunities.

You must be an experienced Accountant with a Practice background.

Primary Responsibility
To support Business Services Managers and Partners to satisfy client expectations, and meet all relevant reporting deadlines.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and superannuation funds, applying knowledge of relevant taxation legislation to each clients unique set of financial circumstances ready for Manager and Partner review.
• Preparation of client financial accounts for all types of entities, including sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts and superannuation funds from trial balance ready for Manager and Partner review.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Business Activity Statements as required, ready for Manager and Partner review.
• Supervise other staff during the course of an assignment
• Preparation of Fringe Benefit Tax returns, ready for Manager and Partner review.
• Provide assistance to clients with the processing of their management accounting information through the use of various accounting software, including MYOB and other industry/client specific programs.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with clients to obtain all information necessary to complete the set task, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete all assigned tasks within a clearly defined time frame.
• Ensure Manager and Partner review points are addressed.
• Ensure that Australian Taxation Office deadlines are met.
• Contribute to organised training sessions and present on negotiated topics as required
• Raise client bills and monitor work in progress.
• Conduct assignment reviews for peers and junior staff

Person Specification

• Member or near-member of ICAA or CPA (or international equivalent)
• Significant FTE experience
• Must have Practice background
• A broad knowledge of accounting and general financial management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced numeracy skills

Key Measures of Performance

• Billable dollars
• Assignment recoverability
• Knowledge of and compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, and relevant legislation.
• Ability to meet client deadlines and expectations
• Participation in internal activities

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Birthday Leave
• Social club
• Excellent professional development programme
• Clear progressional opportunities
• Possible relocation package