Accountant - General

Business & Tax Solutions Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Business & Tax Solutions Pty Ltd in Kew, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Accountant (General) to manage client accounting and taxation workloads, including preparing financial statements and tax returns, reviewing records and resolving accounting queries. Working with senior colleagues, you will help clients maintain reliable accounting systems and understand financial information.

Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and AO is required, with CA or CPA qualification or progress toward one

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Commerce required.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• CA or CPA qualification or progress toward it preferred.
• Experience with Australian taxation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for company, trust, partnership and other business clients.
• Maintain and review ledgers, journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation schedules.
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS and check GST, PAYG.
• Review client income, expenditure and operating costs and explain movements.
• Support senior accountants with taxation matters for business structures.
• Use Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and AO to maintain client records and complete work.
• Review client record-keeping and recommend improvements to processes.
• Liaise with clients and the ATO within delegated authority.
• Maintain engagement files and ensure traceability of submissions.
• Manage deadlines and review junior staff work.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Australian taxation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Commerce

Australian qualification preferred

CA or CPA qualification or progress toward

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Accountant Office (AO)

Job description

BUSINESS & TAX SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

ABN:

Suite 506, Level 5, 1 Princess Street, Kew VIC 3101

Full-time $82,000-$90,000 per annum plus superannuation

ANZSCO: 221111 - Accountant (General)

About Business & Tax Solutions

Business & Tax Solutions is an accounting practice in Kew, providing accounting, taxation and business services to individuals and businesses. Our work includes tax returns, financial accounts, bookkeeping and activity statements, together with support on business structures and ongoing compliance.

We work closely with our clients to understand their circumstances, keep their records accurate and help them meet their financial and taxation obligations. We value practical advice, clear communication and reliable service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accountant (General) to manage client accounting and taxation work and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of our services.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, review client records and resolve accounting queries. Working with senior colleagues, you will help clients maintain reliable accounting systems and understand the financial information relevant to their businesses.

What You Will Be Responsible For

1. i. Preparing and reviewing financial statements for company, trust, partnership and other business clients, supported by accurate workpapers and relevant accounting records.
2. ii. Maintaining and reviewing general ledgers, journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation schedules to ensure client accounts accurately reflect their transactions.
3. iii. Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and correcting errors in account coding or recorded balances.
4. iv. Preparing and reviewing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, including supporting calculations and reconciliations between accounting and taxable income.
5. v. Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS through the practice's authorised procedures, checking GST treatment, PAYG amounts and supporting records.
6. vi. Reviewing client income, expenditure and operating costs, identifying unusual transactions and explaining significant movements in financial results.
7. vii. Supporting senior accountants with accounting and taxation matters relating to business structures and operations by preparing financial information, calculations and supporting documentation.
8. viii. Using Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Accountant Office (AO) to maintain client records and complete accounting, reporting and taxation work.
9. ix. Reviewing client record-keeping and accounting procedures and recommending improvements to reconciliations, account coding and financial reporting processes.
10. x. Liaising with clients to obtain information, explain accounting queries and resolve outstanding matters, and communicating with the ATO within delegated authority.
11. xi. Maintaining internal review controls and organised engagement files so financial statements and tax submissions can be traced to supporting records.
12. xii. Managing assigned deadlines, reviewing junior staff work within delegated responsibility and referring complex accounting or taxation issues to senior colleagues.

Skills and Professional Competencies

1. i. Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and Australian taxation requirements.
2. ii. Ability to prepare accurate financial statements, tax returns and supporting workpapers for different client entity types.
3. iii. Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
4. iv. Confidence using accounting software, spreadsheets and electronic client records.
5. v. Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to clients in straightforward language.
6. vi. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several client assignments and reporting deadlines.
7. vii. A professional, collaborative approach and a willingness to support junior colleagues.

What We Look For

You are comfortable taking responsibility for client work, asking questions when information is incomplete and checking the detail before finalising an assignment. You can work independently on familiar matters while recognising when an issue needs senior review.

You bring a practical understanding of Australian tax and business services, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering work that clients and colleagues can rely on.

Qualifications and Experience

1. i. A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Commerce or a closely related field. An Australian qualification is preferred.
2. ii. One to three years of relevant accounting experience is preferred.
3. iii. CA or CPA qualification, or progress towards either qualification, will be well regarded.

Why Join Business & Tax Solutions

This role offers the opportunity to work across a range of individual and business client matters in a professional accounting practice. You will contribute to accurate reporting, reliable compliance work and practical client support while working alongside experienced colleagues.