Intermediate Tax Accountant

Sunshine Coast Accountant; Woombye; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work after probation

Casual/part-time/full-time options

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Accountant in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced Junior or Intermediate Accountant to join our small, friendly firm and support our Senior Accountants.

You will prepare tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, prepare financial statements, Lodge BAS/IAS, handle general bookkeeping and client communications, and maintain records following our systems.

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in an Australian accounting or public practice environment.
• Experience preparing tax returns, BAS and financial statements.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and willingness to follow systems and timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and lodge BAS and IAS.
• Perform general bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Assist senior accountants with client work and maintain client communications.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to firm systems and procedures.

Skills

Australian accounting experience

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Client communication

Tools

XPM

Xero Tax

Karbon

Job description

We are a small, friendly accounting firm located in Woombye on the Sunshine Coast. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our clients while offering our team a relaxed, supportive and genuinely flexible workplace.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Junior or Intermediate Accountant to join our team and assist our Senior Accountants.

About the role

The position will involve:

• Preparing individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns
• Preparing financial statements
• Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS
• General bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Assisting our Senior Accountants with client work
• Communicating with clients and following up required information
• Maintaining accurate records and following the firm's systems and procedures

About you

The right person will:

• Have at least four years' experience in an Australian accounting or public practice environment
• Be experienced in preparing tax returns, BAS and financial statements
• Be capable of completing work with a good degree of autonomy
• Have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Be friendly, approachable and genuinely client focused
• Communicate clearly and raise questions or concerns when needed
• Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and timeframes

Experience with XPM, Xero Tax & Karbon would be highly regarded.

What we offer

• A generous salary based on your experience and capability
• Full-time, part-time or casual employment options
• Flexible working hours and days
• The opportunity to work remotely after successfully completing the initial probationary period
• A relaxed, friendly and supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and grow with the firm
• A workplace that values communication, flexibility and work-life balance

We are open to discussing the structure of the role with the right person. What matters most to us is finding someone who is capable, reliable and a great fit for our team.