Intermediate Tax Accountant, AU

• Prepare accurate and compliant income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals under Australian taxation legislation.
• Prepare complete financial statements in accordance with applicable standards, company procedures and client requirements.
• Prepare and finalise BAS, IAS and FBT returns.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including GST, bank and ATO account reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare clear, accurate and appropriately supported working papers.
• Use client accounting systems including Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
• Utilise the ATO portal and liaise with the ATO, ASIC and other statutory bodies.
• Produce technically accurate work requiring high-level review and minimal adjustment.
• Review schedules, reconciliations and tax returns prepared by junior team members.
• Identify errors and provide constructive guidance.
• Work closely with the onshore team to resolve technical queries and progress work efficiently.
• Prepare queries for the Senior Accountant, Supervisor or Manager.
• Communicate professionally to support timely client service delivery.
• Take responsibility for smaller client groups as appropriate.
• Provide guidance and review support to junior accounting team members.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain accurate client files, records, actions and file notes.
• Take ownership of allocated work and communicate delays, missing information or technical issues.

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience within an Australian accounting firm environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements and Australian income tax returns.
• Experience preparing company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOB.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Membership of, or progression towards membership of, a relevant professional accounting body is desirable.
• Experience reviewing junior accounting work and providing constructive feedback is desirable.
• Experience communicating with Australian-based accounting teams and/or clients is desirable.
• Experience managing or taking ownership of a small client group is desirable.

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance / HMO
• 20 days leave
• 13th-month salary
• Government-mandated benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Work directly with an Australian accounting firm
• Strengthen Australian accounting and bookkeeping experience
• Work with international clients and accounting professionals
• Develop technical and professional skills
• Be part of a growing and supportive organisation