Junior Accountant (Start ASAP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sydney CBD location

CA/CPA qualification support

Career advancement

Mentoring and training

Work-life balance

Job summary

AMABS seeks a bilingual payroll/tax accountant to join our Sydney team. You will prepare payroll/STP lodgements, management accounts, and financial statements, plus activity statements and tax returns for diverse structures.

Duties include year-end tax planning reports, evidence work papers, and ensuring timely lodgements with ATO compliance. You communicate complex tax matters clearly, work independently with minimal supervision, and contribute to a supportive Chartered Accountants Practice

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Chinese and English.
• Proficiency with Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review payroll/STP lodgement, management accounts 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 work papers as evidence of work performed.
• Monitor lodgement program to meet ATO lodgement dates.
• Liaise with ASIC, ATO and clients and answer queries.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Customer service

Independent work

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MYOB

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.