Business Services Senior

Bell Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Partners in Melbourne, VIC, is seeking a senior accountant to progress into a manager role within 12–18 months. The firm offers a dynamic, client-focused environment with a vibrant Southbank office and significant growth opportunities.

The role involves preparing tax returns and financial statements for diverse client structures, providing tax advice, and contributing to the firm’s growth and efficiency. A progressive, prestigious organisation awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Currently working as a Business Services Accountant.
• 4+ years' experience in an Australian public practice.
• Degree qualified and completed your CA or CPA.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail and a dedicated work ethic.
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to manage daily workflow and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experience managing junior staff.
• Competent with Xero, BGL and CAS 360 software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns and financial statements for individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships and SMSFs.
• Prepare FBT returns, Payroll tax returns, BAS (Business Activity Statements).
• Research and prepare tax advice based on FBT, CGT, structuring and residency.
• Provide Virtual CFO services.
• Evaluate Div 7A implications of company accounts and loan repayments.
• Prepare tax projections and year-end tax planning for clients.
• Assist with client growth strategies and strategic planning throughout the year.
• Ad hoc client assistance with all accounting and tax queries.
• Liaising with ATO and other regulatory authorities on behalf of clients.
• Develop deep knowledge of and relationship with clients to grow the firm’s relationships and services.

Skills

Business Services

Public practice

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Teamwork

Workflow management

Junior staff management

Xero, BGL, CAS360

MS Office

Education

CA/CPA designation

Tools

Xero

BGL

CAS 360

Job description

DETAILS

DepartmentAccounting
LocationMelbourne, VIC

• BRW Award Winning Firm;


• Vibrant and Friendly work environment;


• Career defining opportunity.

Are you our next leader?

Our Melbourne office is experiencing significant growth and is seeking its next leader - a strong senior accountant who is looking to make the move to manager within the next 12 - 18 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, growing, and prestigious organisation, perfect for a confident candidate who is client focused and looking to turbo charge their career.

Key Responsibilities

You will work within a small but growing team of professionals in our vibrant new Southbank offices. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparation of income tax returns and financial statements for individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships and self-managed superfunds


• Preparation of FBT returns, Payroll tax returns, Business Activity Statements


• Research and preparation of tax advice based on various issues including FBT, CGT, structuring, tax residency


• Virtual CFO services


• Evaluation of Div 7A implications of company accounts and preparation of loan repayments


• Preparation of tax projections and year end tax planning for clients


• Assisting with client growth strategies and strategic planning throughout the year.


• Ad hoc client assistance with all accounting and tax queries


• Liaising with ATO and other regulatory authorities on behalf of clients


• Developing an in-depth knowledge of and relationship with your clients to allow you to grow the firm’s relationship and services

You will be encouraged to develop innovations and improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and growth in the practice. You will be given as much responsibility as possible and be expected to maintain, build and grow client relationships.

Skills and experience

• Currently working as a Business Services Accountant


• 4 + years' experience in an Australian public practice


• Degree qualified and completed your CA or CPA


• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written


• High attention to detail and a dedicated work ethic


• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team environment


• Ability to manage daily workflow and consistently meet deadlines


• Experience managing junior staff


• Competent with Xero, BGL and CAS 360 software


• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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