Accountant

MCKKRS Pty Ltd.; Inner West; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Financial Group (PFGS) is seeking two full-time Accountants to join expanding teams in Lewisham NSW and Orange NSW. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $85,000 plus super, depending on skills and experience.

You will manage tax returns, financial statements, and client advisory services for small to medium businesses, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The role requires public practice experience and strong technical accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months experience in public practice
• Solid knowledge of accounting & taxation
• Experience with Xero/MYOB/Handisoft and related tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns and financial statements for SMB clients across sole trader, company, trust and SMSF structures.
• Review and advise on clients' financial statements, budgeting and business structures.
• Report accounting discrepancies and advise on internal policies and procedures.
• Liaise with ATO/ASIC when needed and support clients with tax compliance.

Skills

Accounting & Taxation

Financial statements analysis

Client advisory

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Handisoft

Connected Ledger

Job description

Progressive Financial Group (PFGS) is a prominent practice providing expert advice on accounting, taxation, superannuation, and financial services. We are seeking a full-time 2 x Accountants to become part of our expanding teams in Lewisham NSW and in Orange NSW. Motivated candidates with accounting experience with a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to progress are encouraged to apply. The salary offered is $80,000 to $85,000 plus superannuation depending on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare Tax Returns & financials for small to medium sized business clients including sole trader, company, partnership, trust business structures and SMSFs.
• Review, analyse and advise on business client’s financial statements, management accounting, financial performance, budget, and business structures matters.
• Investigate and report any accounting discrepancies and/or suspected accounting fraud to the business clients.
• Respond to business client’s internal accounting policies and procedures enquiries and act accordingly including review, analyse and provide sound advice to business clients about its internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Advise on computer-based accounting system to suit business client’s accounting needs such as Xero, MYOB etc.
• Review and analyse business client’s BAS Statements and report to business clients.
• Assist in the preparation of technical tax compliance audits and other financial compliance and statutory matters.
• Liaise with ATO, ASIC or other external agencies if needed.
• Guide accounting administration staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Maintain management’s confidence by protecting financial data integrity and confidentiality of the business clients.

The ideal candidate will possess

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Majors in Accounting
• At least 12 months experience in a public practice
• Solid technical knowledge of accounting & taxation
• Sound knowledge of Connected Ledger, MYOB, Xero and Handisoft
• Strong planning and organising skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain and coordinate internal/external relationships

Salary - $80,000 to $85,000 plus super