Junior Accountant

seek.com.au; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK is seeking a recent graduate or early-career accountant in the NSW Hills Shire area to gain hands-on exposure to taxation, accounting and business advisory work. You will work closely with experienced accountants and receive direct mentoring from the Partner, developing your career.

You\'ll prepare financial statements and income tax returns for diverse clients, assist with BAS/IAS, payroll, bookkeeping and support papers, and liaise with clients to gather information.

Qualifications

• Hold or be completing an Accounting degree.
• Be studying or intending to study CA or CPA.
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be confident communicating with clients and team members.
• Have a genuine interest in taxation and business services.
• Be willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software is advantageous but not essential.
• Direct mentoring from the Partner.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals.
• Preparing BAS and IAS lodgements.
• Processing bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Preparing working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with payroll and superannuation compliance.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and answer day-to-day queries.
• Assisting with tax planning, business advisory and special projects.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Willingness to learn

Interest in taxation

Education

Accounting degree (in progress or completed)

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

This role is ideal for a recent graduate/studying or someone with up to 2 years' experience who wants hands-on exposure to taxation, accounting and business advisory work. Working closely with experienced accountants and the Partner, you will be involved in a broad range of client work and receive direct mentoring as you develop your career.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs and individuals.
• Preparing BAS and IAS lodgements.
• Processing bookkeeping and accounting records.
• Preparing working papers and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with payroll and superannuation compliance.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and answer day-to-day queries.
• Assisting with tax planning, business advisory and special projects.
• Maintaining accurate client files and records.

About you

• Hold or be completing an Accounting degree.
• Be studying or intending to study CA or CPA.
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be confident communicating with clients and team members.
• Have a genuine interest in taxation and business services.
• Be willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software is advantageous but not essential.
• Direct mentoring from the Partner.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.