Accountant

Opulent Accountants; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Opulent Accountants in Burwood is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join a friendly, growing firm. You will manage accounting and taxation work from start to finish for a varied portfolio of SMEs, with direct client and ATO communication and exposure to leading software like Xero and MYOB.

You’ll work with a supportive team, manage deadlines, and develop expertise across tax and business services for both individuals and entities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Australian Tax and Business Services experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and SME compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns.
• Sound knowledge of BAS and GST.
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager, Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Friendly, approachable and positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Sinhala and English.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Preparing BAS and assisting with GST compliance.
• Working with clients on a range of taxation and accounting matters.
• Communicating directly with clients and the ATO.
• Using Xero Practice Manager and other leading accounting software.
• Managing your own workflow and deadlines while working as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Australian Taxation

SME compliance

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

Intermediate Accountant | Tax & Business Services | Burwood

Looking for your next accounting role in a friendly and supportive firm?

We are a small but growing accounting practice based in Burwood, and we are looking for an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our team.

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized clients and have the opportunity to manage accounting and taxation work from start to finish rather than being limited to one area.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
• Preparing BAS and assisting with GST compliance
• Working with clients on a range of taxation and accounting matters
• Communicating directly with clients and the ATO
• Using Xero Practice Manager and other leading accounting software
• Managing your own workflow and deadlines while working as part of a supportive team

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2–3 years' Australian Tax and Business Services experience
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and SME compliance requirements
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns
• Sound knowledge of BAS and GST
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager, Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Confident written and verbal communication
• A friendly, approachable and positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively in Sinhala and English

Why join us?

• Flexible working hours
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Monthly professional tax training with TaxBanter
• Annual tax training

• Performance-based bonus

If you’re looking for a role where you can build strong client relationships, expand your tax knowledge and be part of a growing accounting practice, we’d love to hear from you.