Senior Accountant – Great Clients, Real Progression

Areti Professional; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Visa sponsorship available

Résumé du poste

Areti Professional in Sydney's Southern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Business Services and Tax team. You will independently manage client assignments, provide practical taxation and business advice, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal candidates have at least four years' Australian public practice experience, strong technical skills in taxation and financial reporting, and the ability to develop lasting client relationships while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ Australian public practice accounting experience with focus on business services and taxation.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Commerce or equivalent.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and Australian income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
• Experience working with individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
• Solid understanding of Australian taxation, BAS and IAS and reporting requirements.

Responsabilités

• Manage an assigned portfolio of business services and tax clients, with ownership of relationships, compliance and deadlines.
• Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Ensure reports comply with Australian accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Provide taxation, tax planning, and business advice to clients.

Connaissances

Client relationships

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

People leadership

Tax planning

Formation

Bachelor of Accounting

CA/CPA advantageous

Outils

HandiSoft

Xero

MYOB

Description du poste

Areti Professional – Sydney Southern Suburbs NSW

• - Established mid-sized public practice firm
• - Own client relationships
• - Career Progression
• - VISA Sponsorship Available

Our client a growing and well established mid-sized accounting firm in Sydney’s Southern Suburbs seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Business Services and Tax team.

This opportunity suits an accountant with at least four years’ relevant Australian public practice experience with the ability to independently manage client assignments, provide practical taxation and business advice, and support the development of junior team members.

Working closely with the firm’s Principal and other team members, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients and entities, oversee the quality and timely delivery of client work, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing an assigned portfolio of business services and tax clients, taking ownership of client relationships, compliance requirements and deadlines.

• Preparing and reviewing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.

• Preparing and reviewing financial accounts and statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.

• Ensuring financial reports comply with applicable Australian Accounting Standards and relevant reporting requirements.

• Providing practical advice on taxation, tax planning, business structures, cash flow and other business services matters.

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, explaining technical matters clearly and building strong, lasting professional relationships.

• Liaising with the ATO, ASIC and other government authorities to resolve client matters.

• Overseeing business registrations, ATO portal matters, ASIC updates and renewals.

• Reviewing work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants, providing constructive feedback and supporting their technical development.

• Coordinating client assignments, monitoring progress and helping the team meet deadlines and quality expectations.

Requirements :

• A minimum of four years’ relevant Australian public practice accounting experience, with a strong focus on business services and taxation.

• A Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce or equivalent qualification.

• Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and Australian income tax returns across a range of entity types.

• Demonstrated experience working with individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.

• A thorough understanding of Australian taxation, BAS, IAS and relevant financial reporting requirements.

• The ability to research and resolve complex accounting and taxation matters, recognising when specialist input or escalation is required.

• Experience reviewing the work of junior team members and providing practical guidance.

• Proficiency with accounting and taxation software: HandiSoft, Xero and MYOB.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining current knowledge of taxation, accounting and regulatory requirements.

• CA or CPA qualification will be highly regarded.

Visa Sponsorship Available

In addition to applicants with unrestricted Australian working rights, the firm welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates who currently hold a subclass 482 visa.