Tax agent / Accountant

STE Lending Pty; Kingscliff; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

STE Financial in Kingscliff NSW is seeking a part-time accounting professional to move beyond compliance into advisory work under the guidance of a CPA partner.

You will own financial statements, BAS and income tax returns, plus management accounting, three-way cash flow forecasts and KPI reporting, delivering clear advice to owners.

Role is 3 days/week in Kingscliff with potential to grow. Experience in a registered tax agent environment and strong Australian taxation knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Xero and its integrated app ecosystem.
• Strong ability to prepare complex financial statements, BAS and income tax returns.
• Solid understanding of Australian taxation legislation including FBT, CGT concessions and Division 7A.
• Experience with workflow management software and rigorous review discipline.
• Warm, approachable manner that makes clients comfortable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, BAS and income tax returns.
• Manage management accounting including three way cash flow forecasts and KPI reporting.
• Direct client relationships and translate data into actionable advice.
• Proactive advisory work on FBT, CGT concessions and Division 7A.
• Maintain quality control and documentation in a registered tax agent environment.

Skills

Xero

Financial statements

Income tax returns & BAS

Australian taxation knowledge

Advisory & KPI reporting

Client relationship skills

Tools

Workflow management software

Job description

STE Financial is a small Kingscliff practice pairing accounting and tax with lending under one roof. This role moves beyond compliance into the advisory seat, with direct mentoring from a CPA partner.

What you own

• Financial statements, income tax returns and BAS across diverse entity structures.
• Management accounting including three way cash flow forecasts and bespoke KPI reporting.
• Direct client relationships, turning complex financial data into advice owners can act on.
• Proactive advisory work drawing on FBT, CGT concessions and Division 7A.
• Quality control and documentation standards in a registered tax agent environment.

Skills and experience

• Advanced proficiency in Xero and its integrated app ecosystem.
• Strong competency preparing complex financial statements, BAS and income tax returns.
• Solid understanding of Australian taxation legislation including FBT, CGT concessions and Division 7A.
• Experience with workflow management software and rigorous review discipline.
• A warm, approachable manner that makes clients comfortable rather than overwhelmed.

Part time, 3 days a week in Kingscliff NSW, with the option to increase hours over time. Team of 5 on the Tweed Coast.

Experience in a registered tax agent environment. Strong Australian taxation and financial statement preparation experience.