Accountant

CALAIS ACCOUNTING PTY LTD; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 79.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CALAIS ACCOUNTING PTY LTD is seeking an Accountant to handle a broad range of accounting and advisory tasks, including analyzing financial information and preparing compliance documents. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to maintain tax compliance while offering strategic business guidance.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing payroll-related tax lodgements, and advising clients on business structures and planning.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• At least 1 year of full-time accounting experience in Australia.
• Experience with Australian taxation legislation, compliance processes, and ATO systems.
• Experience using ASIC systems and managing corporate compliance obligations.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare general and special purpose financial statements and management reports for clients.
• Review internal controls, reconciliations and month-end close procedures.
• Lodge client obligations including ITR, CTR, TTR, and SMSF compliance documents.
• Analyze business financial reports to assist in budgeting and policy formation.
• Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory authorities when required.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Portuguese language

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related field

Herramientas

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and advisory tasks, including examining, analysing, and interpreting financial information, preparing and lodging compliance obligations, and advising clients on financial and taxation matters. The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain compliance with accounting and tax standards while providing strategic business advice.

BenefitsTask & responsibilities

CALAIS ACCOUNTING PTY LTD

The Accountant will be responsible for a broad range of accounting and advisory tasks, including examining, analysing, and interpreting financial information, preparing and lodging compliance obligations, and advising clients on financial and taxation matters. The role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain compliance with accounting and tax standards while providing strategic business advice.

Duties

• Prepare general and special purpose financial statements and management reports for clients.
• Implement, maintain and advise clients on accounting systems (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks), including chart of accounts setup and data integrity reviews.
• Review and maintain internal controls, reconciliations and month-end close procedures.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and budgets, and assess the financial impact of proposed client investments.
• Lodge client obligations including Individual Tax Returns (ITR), Company Tax Returns (CTR), Trust Tax Returns (TTR), and SMSF compliance documents.
• Manage and provide accounting services to business clients operating as Pty Ltd companies, trusts, and other structures.
• Assist in the preparation and lodgement of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) obligations.
• Organise meetings with clients to review financial information and provide advice regarding business acquisitions, disposals, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency, and

taxation matters.

• Engage regularly with clients by telephone, email and in person, in English and Portuguese, and maintain strong and professional relationships.
• Provide financial and taxation advice relating to business structures, planning, and operational strategies through ongoing business consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business financial reports to assist in formulating budgetary, financial, and accounting policies.
• Maintain oversight of clients’ financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct monthly reviews of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports to ensure accuracy of entries and financial data.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory and professional accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities for clients to reduce tax, enhance claims, and increase profitability.
• Prepare and lodge company tax returns and other regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory authorities when required.
• Liaise with financial institutions and brokers to assist clients with funds management arrangements.

Qualification & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field (required) with relevant Skill Assessment if applicable
• At least 1 year of full-time relevant experience in an accounting role in Australia.
• Experience with Australian taxation legislation, compliance processes, and ATO systems.
• Experience using ASIC systems and managing corporate compliance obligations.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, and Microsoft Excel Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

About Company

Calais Accounting is the result of 23 years of helping individuals and businesses organise and manage their accounting needs. The firm is supported by a highly skilled and passionate team of professionals committed to delivering personalised, accurate, and responsive accounting services. We assist clients by providing reliable solutions and transforming complex financial matters into simple, actionable outcomes.

Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79429-85000

Job Publish: 09-11-2026

Job Expire: 09-12-2026