Australian Intermediate Accountant: BAS & Xero Expertise

Profitmaster Global Outsourcing; Angeles; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profitmaster Global Outsourcing is seeking an experienced accountant to prepare financial statements and manage bookkeeping tasks for clients primarily in Australia. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience within an Australian accounting firm, and proficiency in cloud-based platforms like Xero is essential.

Key responsibilities include preparing tax returns, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting managers with tax planning. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and taxation.
• Experience handling a diverse portfolio of Australian clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for various entities.
• Manage bookkeeping tasks including payroll processing.
• Support tax planning and advisory matters.

Skills

Experience in business services

Proficiency in Xero

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Xero

Xero Practice Manager (XPM)

QuickBooks

FYI Docs

Job description

• Prepare financial statements for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
• Prepare income tax returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll processing, and journal entries in Xero.
• Maintain accurate financial records within cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Support managers with tax planning and advisory matters.
• Assist with tax planning, GST, CGT, FBT, Division 7A, payroll tax, and land tax requirements.
• Conduct research on accounting and taxation matters as required.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and provide updates on deliverables.
• Manage workflows effectively to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business services within an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and taxation requirements.
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident in communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), QuickBooks, and FYI Docs.
• Exposure to tax planning and advisory services.
• Experience handling a diverse portfolio of Australian clients.
• Working toward or planning to pursue CPA or CA qualifications.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset.