Accountant

SMAART Recruitment; City of Tea Tree Gully; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

SMAART Recruitment is partnering with a well-established accounting firm in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs to recruit an Accountant. The role focuses on client-facing service, preparing financial statements and tax returns for multiple entity types, and liaising with the ATO.

The successful candidate will have 1+ year of business services or tax accounting experience, strong Xero skills, and an ability to deliver outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in Business Services or Tax Accounting
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager and Xero Ledger
• Experience with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) using BGL is highly regarded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for small and medium-sized businesses across entity types
• Prepare and lodge income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs where applicable
• Reconcile Xero files and perform general bookkeeping duties
• Prepare and lodge quarterly BAS
• Assist clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation queries
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Maintain accurate client records and assist with practice administration

Skills

Client-facing

Relationship-building

Communication

Service orientation

Attention to detail

Independence

Time management

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

Xero Ledger

BGL

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an Accountant to join a well-established accounting firm located in Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs. With over 30 years of success, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering professional accounting and taxation services to small and medium-sized businesses across a broad range of industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing financial statements for small and medium-sized businesses across all entity types
• Preparing and lodging income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs (where applicable)
• Reconciling Xero files and performing general bookkeeping duties
• Preparing and lodging quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Assisting clients with day-to-day accounting and taxation queries
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Maintaining accurate client records and assisting with general practice administration as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 1 years' experience in Business Services or Tax Accounting
• This is a client-facing role, so we're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, communicating with clients, and providing exceptional service — not just preparing accounts behind the scenes
• Previous experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns across multiple entity types
• Experience using Xero Practice Manager and Xero Ledger
• Experience preparing or assisting with Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) using BGL will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional approach
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• The ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities
• A proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding client service

The Opportunity

• Salary package of $75,000–$90,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Based primarily at the Modbury office, with 1–2 days per week worked from the Prospect office
• Standard office hours
• Onsite parking
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Long-established firm with a loyal client base and ongoing business growth
• Opportunity to further develop your skills across business services, taxation and SMSFs