Accountant

Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous study program

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Accountant to prepare tax returns and financial statements while navigating GST and FBT systems. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in an accounting firm and is working towards or has completed a Bachelor of Commerce or CA qualification. Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an Accounting firm.
• Progressing towards or completed a Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) or CA qualification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual tax returns, including business schedules and advanced capital gains calculations.
• Prepare financial statements with complete reconciliations of all accounts.
• Handle various leasing arrangements, including accounting and taxation treatment.
• Navigate GST and FBT tax systems, completing Activity Statements and FBT returns.
• Handle employee compliance frameworks, including payroll tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent

CA qualification

Job description

At Cutcher & Nealewe are True Professionals who believe in being Stronger Together by empowering our people to be their best and do their best work. We do this by providing a supportive team environment, ongoing professional and personal development opportunities, and a genuine balance between work and life commitments.

Visit our Careers page to see what our team have to say about working at Cutcher & Neale.

Your new opportunity

As an Accountant with Cutcher & Neale, you will work closely with senior team members and be supported by our generous study program as you grow into a Client Advisor.

What you'll do

• Prepare individual tax returns, including business schedules and advanced capital gains calculations.
• Prepare financial statements with complete reconciliations of all accounts.
• Handle various leasing arrangements, including accounting, taxation treatment, and associated schedules.
• Navigate GST and FBT tax systems, completing Activity Statements and FBT returns.
• Handle employee compliance frameworks, including preparing payroll tax returns.
• Understand and manage state taxes such as Land Tax and Payroll Tax, including relevant forms and notices.
• Review and action ATO and compliance correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Communicate with clients to resolve basic queries and matters.
• Review information provided for tasks, creating handover notes for delegation as needed.
• Monitor WIP throughout job progress and ensure timely fee preparation.

What you'll bring

• 2+ years of experience in an Accounting firm.
• Progressing towards or completed a Bachelor of Commerce (or equivalent) or CA qualification.
• A passion for working collaboratively within a professional team.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.