Junior Accountant (Start ASAP)

NWU; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 55k–60k AUD

CA/CPA study support

Career progression

Mentoring

Training opportunities

Friendly workplace

Work-life balance

Sydney CBD location

Job summary

NWU, a growing Chartered Accountants practice in Sydney, seeks a motivated payroll and tax professional to prepare payroll lodgements, tax returns, and year‑end reports. You will liaise with clients and regulators and produce clear work papers.

Bilingual Chinese and English required; proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB; ASAP start; Sydney CBD location. Join a supportive team with opportunities for CA/CPA study, mentorship, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Chinese and English.
• Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB.
• Strong communication and client service mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review payroll lodgement, management accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare Activity Statements and income tax returns for different structures.
• Prepare TPAR, FBT and payroll tax returns.
• Prepare and review year-end tax planning reports.
• Create clear work papers documenting procedures and conclusions.
• Monitor lodgement program to meet ATO dates.
• Liaise with ASIC, ATO and clients; respond to queries.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese/English

Xero

QuickBooks

MYOB

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Tasks & responsibilities

• Prepare and review of payroll/STP lodgement, management account and financial statements
• Prepare Activity Statements and income tax returns for different structures
• Prepare TPAR, FBT returns, payroll tax returns
• Prepare and review year-end tax planning reports
• Prepare clear and concise work papers as evidence of work performed
• Monitoring lodgement program to ensure ATO lodgement dates are met
• Liaison with ASIC, ATO and clients and answer queries as required

About you

• Bilingual in Chinese and English
• Proficiency in utilising Xero, QuickBook and MYOB
• You will be a motivated individual with a positive attitude, professional demeanour and excellent customer service skills
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to communicate complex tax matters in a practical way.
• Commencement - ASAP

Benefits

• $55,000 – $60,000 + super per year depending on your experience.
• Join a growing Chartered Accountants Practice with supportive partners
• Clear pathways to promotion and career advancement are offered to all team members
• Leadership opportunities on offer, take the next step in your career
• Financial support toward your CA/CPA qualification.
• Regular webinars and external training sessions, plus on the job mentoring.
• We foster a friendly and supportive workplace that encourages teamwork
• Work-life balance encouraged - minimal over time.
• Convenient Sydney CBD location

For more information about us, please visit www.amabs.com.au.