Tax Accountant

Simic Financial; Geelong; Ibrido; AUD 120.000 - 140.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Part-time hours

CFO exposure

Competitive remuneration

Descrizione del lavoro

Simic Financial is seeking a senior tax-focused professional to manage tax compliance and planning for a diverse client portfolio, including individuals and small businesses. The role offers flexibility with part-time hours (3 days per week), with 2 days in Geelong and the remainder remote, and scope to grow in responsibility.

You will collaborate with CFOs on client engagements, contribute to forecasting and tax modelling, and advise on structures and transactions.

Competenze

• 7+ years’ experience in Australian public practice with a strong tax focus.
• CA or CPA qualified (or progressing towards it).
• Solid knowledge across a range of entity types and tax matters.
• Proactive in spotting planning opportunities and communicating clearly.

Mansioni

• Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Manage BAS, IAS, FBT and other ATO lodgements.
• Deliver proactive tax planning and year-end strategy for clients.

Conoscenze

Tax advisory

Communication

Proactive planning

Team collaboration

Formazione

CA or CPA

Strumenti

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Practice mgmt software

Descrizione del lavoro

The role

This is a senior, tax-focused role. You’ll be responsible for tax compliance and planning across a portfolio of individuals, small businesses and groups, with some smaller-end business accounting work.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work alongside our CFOs, contributing tax insight to their client engagements and gaining exposure to strategic, higher-level advisory work.

The role starts as part time (3 days per week), with 2 days in our Geelong office and the rest remote. There’s scope for hours and responsibilities to grow with the firm.

What you’ll be doing

Tax

• Preparing and reviewing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Managing BAS, IAS, FBT and other ATO lodgements
• Delivering proactive tax planning and year-end strategy for clients
• Advising on tax implications of structures, transactions and business decisions
• Handling ATO correspondence, reviews and queries

Business accounting

• Preparing financial statements for smaller businesses and entities
• Reviewing bookkeeping and reconciliations in cloud software
• Keeping clients on track with their compliance obligations

Working with our CFOs

• Providing tax input on CFO client engagements, from restructures to growth planning
• Assisting with forecasting, cash flow and tax modelling where tax is a key factor
• Collaborating on advisory work for larger, growing businesses

What you’ll bring

• CA or CPA qualified (or well progressed towards it)
• 7+ years’ experience in Australian public practice with a strong tax focus
• Solid technical knowledge across a range of entity types
• Confidence with Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks and practice management software
• A proactive approach: you spot planning opportunities, not just lodgement deadlines
• Clear communication and the ability to explain tax matters simply
• Registered Tax Agent status is a bonus, but not essential

Why join us

• Flexibility that’s real: part time hours and hybrid working
• Tax focus: do the work you enjoy, without being stretched across everything
• CFO exposure: broaden your skills by working on strategic, commercial engagements
• Modern firm: fully cloud-based with smart systems and processes
• Incredible team: work with driven, fun individuals who thrive on teamwork
• Room to grow: scope to increase your hours and influence as we expand
• Competitive remuneration: $120k to $140k pro rata plus super