Tax Accountant

Tax Advisory Strategists Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

City fringe office

Competitive salary

Job summary

Tax Advisory Strategists Pty Ltd – Spring Hill QLD is seeking a Tax Accountant with a minimum of 5 years public practice experience. You will manage a client portfolio across trusts, partnerships, companies and individuals, delivering taxation and compliance services with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

You will work with business owners, investors and SMSFs, leveraging Xero and BGL software, and contribute to client advisory and asset protection planning in a hybrid Brisbane office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years public practice accounting and taxation experience required.
• Registration as a Tax Agent or ability to obtain registration soon.
• Advanced Xero skills including financial statements, BAS, IAS and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for trusts and companies using Xero.
• Prepare and lodge tax returns for trusts, partnerships, companies and individuals.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS.
• Review bookkeeping transactions and client records.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and SMSF statements using BGL.
• Provide taxation and compliance advice to clients.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Client portfolio management

Public practice accounting

SMSF knowledge

Communication

Tools

Xero

BGL SMSF

BAS & IAS preparation

Job description

Tax Advisory Strategists Pty Ltd – Spring Hill QLD

As a Tax Accountant with a minimum of 5 years experience, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients and delivering a broad range of taxation and compliance services. You will work closely with business owners, investors, trusts, and self-managed superannuation funds, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and tax compliance. It is important that you have experience working with multi entity clients understanding tax flow and asset protection mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of annual financial statements for trusts and companies using Xero
• Preparation of annual tax returns for trusts, partnerships, companies, and individuals
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS (Business Activity Statements) and IAS (Instalment Activity Statements)
• Review and oversight of bookkeeping transactions and client records
• Preparation and maintenance of fixed asset schedules
• Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds using BGL software
• Liaising directly with clients and providing practical taxation and compliance advice
• Managing workflow and meeting client deadlines with minimal supervision

About you

• Registration as a Tax Agent (or the ability to obtain registration in the near term)
• A minimum of 5 years public practice accounting and taxation experience
• Advanced working knowledge of Xero, including financial statement preparation, tax return preparation, BAS and IAS preparation, bookkeeping review and reconciliation, and fixed asset management
• Significant experience using BGL Super software for the preparation of SMSF financial statements and tax returns
• Strong technical taxation knowledge across individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMSFs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage a client portfolio with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service

About us

We are a well-established and expanding accounting practice. Located in a convenient city fringe office, we offer a collaborative team environment with hybrid work flexibility, while maintaining regular in-office attendance as part of the role.

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility
• City fringe office location with convenient access from public transport options
• Supportive and professional team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and add genuine value
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding practice