Senior Accountant (Australian Public Practice)

About the role

The Accountant is responsible for the management, development and administration of a portfolio of clients under the direction of their supervisor. This involves maintaining an appropriate level of service to clients and producing a high standard of work. The Accountant must be technically proficient and up to date with developments in taxation law and relevant accounting standards, systems and processes and they will readily share their expertise with staff and colleagues. The Accountant is also responsible for meeting productivity and client budgets, providing feedback and guidance to junior staff members and providing value added services to clients. The Accountant will take full responsibility and ownership of the completion of allocated jobs and is effectively responsible for managing their own workflow under the direction of their Supervisor. This involves the planning, delegation and review of this work, the expectation is that they will be capable of passing on a completed assignment back to their Supervisor for review.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing taxation returns for individuals, organisations and self-managed superannuation funds

• Preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies

• Preparing tax statements, financial statements, and BAS statements at required intervals

• Creating and returning statements and documents to clients by set deadlines

• Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements

• Identifying areas where clients and businesses can reduce tax, make claims and increase profit

• Liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements

• Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems

• Regularly reviewing systems and making updates and improvements where necessary

• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies when required

• Engaging regularly with clients and maintaining strong relationships

• Responds to client queries promptly, within 24-48 hours

• Must have a professional approach and the ability to self-manage and identify matters that require action and complete either by self or through delegation to the team

Education & Experience

• Completed a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or equivalent

• Commenced or planning to commence the CPA or CA program

• A minimum of 4-5 years' relevant experience within a public practice accounting firm

• Be familiar with software such as Xero, MYOB, BGL and Microsoft Office

• Has experience in being both task focused but see strategically for the client

• Some experience in developing a client base, networking and generating referrals

• Effective time management skills

• Proven history of demonstrating a strong client focus along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What you'll get

• Fully remote position with flexible hours

• Competitive Pay and benefits

• A collaborative, supportive team culture

• Exposure to world-class Companies