Australian Accountant – Accounting & Tax

Enlighten Hacks - Community for Growth; India; Remote; INR 3,963,000 - 5,945,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten Hacks - Community for Growth seeks an experienced Australian Accountant to support accounting, taxation and compliance for Australian CPA firms and clients. This fully remote role targets Australian client timings with an early morning shift, requiring 3–6 years of hands-on Australian accounting experience.

You will handle financial reporting, BAS/IAS, GST/PAYG, payroll compliance, and income tax returns while collaborating with offshore teams.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of Australian accounting and taxation experience.
• Strong knowledge of BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, FBT, and Australian Income Tax Returns.
• Experience preparing financial statements and handling accounting finalisation.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll, STP, and superannuation.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks.
• Good MS Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Experience working with Australian CPA firms or offshore accounting teams is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet deadlines independently.
• Strong communication, analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Australian Accounting & Financial Reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
• Maintain general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Handle month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with Australian regulations.
• Australian Taxation & Compliance: Prepare BAS and IAS; Handle GST, PAYG, and Payroll Tax returns.
• Prepare Australian Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
• Assist with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) calculations and lodgements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regulations and deadlines.
• Support tax reviews, amendments, and related compliance activities.
• Payroll & Superannuation: Process Australian payroll in line with Fair Work, STP, and award requirements.
• Calculate and reconcile SG obligations.
• Assist with end-of-year payroll reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance

CA Inter / CMA Inter preferred

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Australian Accountant – Accounting & Tax

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: 100% Remote / Work From Home

Shift: Early Morning Shift (Australian Client Timings)

Experience: 3–6 Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance

Additional Qualification: CA Inter / CMA Inter preferred

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Australian Accountant to provide accounting, taxation, and compliance support to Australian CPA firms and business clients. The candidate will work closely with Australian accounting teams and clients, handling financial reporting, tax preparation, payroll compliance, and related accounting activities.

The ideal candidate should have recent Australian accounting experience, strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements, and the ability to manage assignments independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Australian Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
• Maintain general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Handle month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist with management reporting and financial analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with Australian regulations.
• Australian Taxation & Compliance
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).
• Handle GST, PAYG, and Payroll Tax returns.
• Prepare Australian Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
• Assist with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) calculations and lodgements.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regulations and deadlines.
• Support tax reviews, amendments, and related compliance activities.
• Payroll & Superannuation
• Process Australian payroll in line with applicable Fair Work requirements, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and award requirements.
• Calculate and reconcile Superannuation Guarantee (SG) obligations.
• Assist with end-of-year payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Audit & Client Coordination
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for audits and reviews.
• Respond to queries from Australian accounting teams and clients.
• Coordinate with Australian CPA firms for clarifications, reviews, and amendments.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data security requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of hands-on Australian accounting and taxation experience.
• Strong knowledge of BAS, IAS, GST, PAYG, FBT, and Australian Income Tax Returns.
• Experience preparing financial statements and handling accounting finalisation.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll, STP, and superannuation.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, or QuickBooks.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Experience working with Australian CPA firms, accounting firms, or KPO/offshore accounting teams is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet deadlines independently.
• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Important Candidate Criteria

• Must have current or very recent Australian accounting experience.
• Must have hands-on exposure to Australian taxation and compliance.
• Experience working with both B2B business clients and CPA/accounting firms is preferred.
• Candidates should be comfortable handling assignments independently in a remote working environment.

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