Accountant (General)

Zeolla Solutions; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DBS Accountants & Advisors in Parramatta NSW is hiring an Accountant (General) to join a boutique CPA practice serving small businesses. You will manage client compliance across BAS, payroll, superannuation, and data entry while aligning with tax planning and advisory services.

Reporting to the Principal, you will work with a small team, uphold deadlines, and help clients maximize the value of Xero and other cloud-based tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in accounting or related discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in a public accounting practice.
• Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work with clients and ATO.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge BAS for clients, including GST and PAYG obligations.
• Process payroll and superannuation for client businesses.
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies.
• Assist with accounts payable and payment processing.
• Train clients in accounting software and liaise with ATO and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Employment Hero

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position: Accountant (General) Type: Full-time, permanent (38 hours per week) Employer: Shree Lakshmi Pty Ltd as trustee for the Dixit Family Trust, trading as DBS Accountants & Advisors

Location: Parramatta NSW 2150 Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation About the Business

DBS Accountants & Advisors is a boutique CPA practice that has served the professional and small business community of South Western Sydney since 1992. The firm provides a full range of accounting, taxation and advisory services, including BAS and tax return preparation and lodgement for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation funds, tax planning and advice, bookkeeping, payroll processing, auditing and SMSF administration. It has a particular focus on the health sector, supporting medical centres, pharmacies, dental, optometry and physiotherapy practices, specialists and allied health professionals, alongside small and medium enterprises in manufacturing and service delivery.

The practice prides itself on staying at the forefront of accounting technology, helping clients implement and get the most from platforms such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero, and its close-knit team works collaboratively to deliver accurate, timely and personal service to every client. About the Position The Accountant (General) is a mid-level role created as additional headcount in the firm’s existing team to meet growing client demand.

Reporting directly to the Principal, Rajeev Dixit, and providing day-to-day guidance to a team of four, the Accountant will manage a portfolio of client compliance work across BAS, payroll, superannuation, accounts payable and income tax, while acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and the Australian Taxation Office. The position calls for a professional who can work with minimal supervision, takes ownership of deadlines and accuracy, and helps clients make better use of their accounting systems. The role is based at the firm’s office premises and is subject to a three-month probation period.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements for clients, ensuring GST, PAYG withholding and instalment obligations are correctly reported and lodged on time Process payroll and superannuation for client businesses, applying the correct modern award rates and allowances, processing leave, and preparing payroll and Single Touch Payroll reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within client payroll systems Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies, gathering and reviewing the relevant financial information and supporting documentation Perform accounts payable functions for clients, including uploading and processing supplier invoices and generating payment files
• Train clients and their staff in the use of accounting and payroll software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero Liaise with clients, the Australian Taxation Office and other stakeholders on compliance and accounting matters Respond promptly and accurately to client and Australian Taxation Office queries
• File and maintain client records in the firm’s electronic document management system Provide day-to-day guidance to team members on client work, workflow and deadlines

Requirements

• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply. A bachelor degree or higher qualification in accounting or a related discipline. A minimum of three years’ experience in a public accounting practice.
• Sound working knowledge of Australian taxation, GST, BAS, payroll, superannuation and Single Touch Payroll obligations, including modern award interpretation. Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero, together with tax and practice management software and electronic document management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients and the Australian Taxation Office.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage competing deadlines and guide other team members. Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy and client service. Availability to work full time from the firm’s office premises.