Senior Accountant - Australian Accounting

Precessional Group; Dadri; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Diverse client exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Precessional Group, an Australian-based MNC, seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage accounting and financial reporting for Australian clients across diverse industries. The role involves financial statement preparation, tax compliance, BAS and IAS reporting, and business advisory.

You will collaborate with the Australian accounts team, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, and support clients with cash flow, budgeting, and strategic tax planning while operating in a

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent
• Experience with Australian accounting standards and taxation
• Experience in Australian accounting firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for clients
• Ensure reports comply with Australian standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax obligations
• Provide strategic tax planning advice
• Mentor junior staff and review work of junior accountants
• Assist with workflow management and client communications

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Cross-border transactions

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Xero

Reckon

FYI

MYOB

Job description

Greetings from Precessional Group!!(An Australian based MNC)

Please apply only if you have experience in Australian accounting

Fixed 5-day working week, Monday to Friday, with a day shift

ABOUT YOU:

People have described you as enthusiastic, proactive, and goal oriented. A team player who enjoys a fast-paced working environment and accomplish tasks in a quick and efficient manner. With a high level of self-motivation and problem-solving skills, you can confidently think independently and trouble-shoot when a challenge arises. With the ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously, and your tech-savviness, you are ready to take on responsibilities of different degrees.

If this is you, then you could be the person we are looking for...

THE ROLE:

The ideal candidate will manage accounting and financial reporting for clients across diverse industries, performing financial statement preparation, tax compliance, BAS and IAS reporting, and business advisory. The role also includes supporting accounting operations, collaborating with the Australian accounts team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Ensure financial reports comply with Australian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights into profitability, costs, and financial health.
• Prepare year-end accounts and workpapers to support financial reporting.
• Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts.
• Manage Business Activity Statements (BAS), GST, FBT, and payroll tax obligations.
• Provide strategic tax planning advice to minimise liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Interpret and apply Australian taxation legislation and ATO rulings.
• Assist clients with ATO correspondence, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Provide financial and strategic advice to business owners to improve performance.
• Assist clients with cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analyse financial data to identify opportunities for growth, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements.
• Support clients with business structuring, restructuring, and succession planning.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure timely delivery of accounting and taxation services.
• Communicate financial information clearly to clients who may not have financial backgrounds.
• Ensure client entities remain compliant with ASIC, ATO, and other regulatory bodies.
• Assist with company secretarial duties including company registrations, changes to company structures, and ASIC reporting.
• Review work prepared by junior and intermediate accountants.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Assist with workflow management and ensure deadlines are met during peak periods.
• Contribute to improving internal systems, processes, and efficiency within the firm.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in an Australian accounting firm is required.
• 8-13 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Xero and advanced financial software is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous in financial analysis and reporting.
• Expertise in managing cross-border financial transactions in a virtual framework.

Desirable Knowledge in the Following Software:

• MYOB and Reckon.
• Green Xero (XPM) for time recording.
• FYI - Document Management System.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with exciting and diverse businesses.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and the convenience of working from home.

Other Qualities and Characteristics:

Ability to take instructions, supportive, self-starter, organised, motivated, honest, loyal, punctual, reliable, decisive, polite, pleasant, practical, presentable, disciplined, collaborative, resourceful, influential, enjoys a challenge, intuitive, articulate, engaging and effective.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Not only will you have the chance to grow and dramatically increase your skills and experience, but we also offer extensive personal development and goal setting programs. We also believe very strongly in general health and wellness and encourage this within the workplace. The business is abundant and rewards performance, loyalty and going the extra mile. So, given you step up, live the culture and become a better you whilst helping the team achieve our vision, you will be rewarded not only financially but personally.