Tax Accountant

Role Overview

• Understanding the book in form and job budget
• Receive client information from Senior Accountant
• Breakdown job budget (Compliance 75% and review and collation 25%) If additional issues arise on the job, discuss change in scope and budget with the Senior Accountant immediately.
• Review current year tax planning, notes, handover notes and current year trust resolution.
• Work independently on compliance work and seek assistance and advice as required from the Senior Accountant
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers in line with practice procedures and expectations.
• Undertake self-review to ensure work is at the highest possible standard within the job budget.
• Attend teams calls with Senior Accountant post job review to discuss and understand review points.
• Finalise the job and email back to the senior as a priority after the teams call ends.
• Update workflow every time a job is QO, QI, R or finalised. Make clear but short note with date in workflow.
• Maintain organised and accurate client files as per procedures.
• Attend weekly workflow meetings and communicate job priorities
• Provide general support to senior accountants as required.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Learning from review points and mistakes to avoid repeating in the future.
• Attend training sessions and actively participate in developing technical knowledge.
• Keep up to date with relevant tax and accounting developments.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or any related course.
• With at least 5 years of total Australian tax accounting experience.
• Organisation, planning and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good attitude to learn and develop.
• Willingness to ask questions and understand reasons for review points.
• Ongoing education and training regarding Australian tax requirements and accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, ACESS)
• Good attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Positive, professional attitude and team-oriented mindset