Accountant – Business Services & Advisory

NXT Legal and Compliance Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NXT Legal and Compliance Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an Accountant to support the Business Services & Advisory group with accounting, taxation, reporting and advisory work across our client entities, including companies, trusts and funds. The role blends internal group accounting with the firm’s broader practice and offers ongoing professional development.

You will work directly with directors and senior management, handle month-end procedures, statutory returns, budgets and cash-flow

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-4 years' accounting experience.
• CA or CPA qualification, or well progressed towards qualification.
• Experience in business services, taxation, commercial accounting or a combination.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies and trusts.
• Sound knowledge of Australian taxation, GST and accounting requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients, directors and advisers.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and management accounts.
• Preparation of income tax returns, BAS and other taxation/compliance work.
• Month-end and year-end accounting.
• General ledger management, reconciliations and reporting.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reporting.
• Assisting with company, trust and group accounting.
• Working with external auditors, tax advisers and advisers as required.
• Assisting management with financial analysis and commercial decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining accounting processes, systems and internal controls.
• Working directly with directors and key stakeholders of the law firm and financial services businesses.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Client communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification in progress

Job description

Accountant - Business Services & Advisory

Working closely with the principals and senior management of the group, you will be responsible for accounting, taxation, reporting and advisory work across a range of companies, trusts, funds and other entities. Initially, you will work closely with two principal clients within the broader group: an established commercial law firm; and a financial services and funds management business, together with a growing portfolio of its associated clients and entities. The role combines the stability and familiarity of an internal group accounting position with the variety and professional development of working in an accounting practice. As the accounting practice develops, so will the role.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements and management accounts

Preparation of income tax returns, BAS and other taxation and compliance work

Month-end and year-end accounting

General ledger management, reconciliations and reporting

Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash-flow reporting

Assisting with company, trust and group accounting

Working with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers where required

Assisting management with financial analysis and commercial decision-making

Developing and maintaining accounting processes, systems and internal controls

Working directly with the directors and key stakeholders of the law firm and financial services businesses

About you

Approximately 3-4 years' relevant accounting experience

CA or CPA qualification, or be well progressed towards qualification

Experience in business services, taxation, commercial accounting or a combination of these areas

Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for companies and trusts

Sound knowledge of Australian taxation, GST and accounting requirements

Excellent attention to detail

Confidence communicating directly with clients, directors and other professional advisers

The ability to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities