About this role
Role Overview
- Manage and own a portfolio of SME clients across multiple entity types
- Prepare and lodge tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
- Prepare financial statements, working papers, and year-end adjustments
- Handle BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations, and activity statement lodgements
- Manage monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy
- Prepare and review payroll, STP, and superannuation compliance
- Assist with tax planning, structuring, and advisory work (including Div7A, CGT, FBT)
- Review and resolve discrepancies, tax issues, and compliance gaps
- Collaborate with senior accountants on complex client matters and advisory projects
- Maintain strong client relationships and respond to tax and accounting queries
- Ensure all work is completed accurately and in line with ATO requirements
- Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax legislation and regulatory changes
Requirements
- Excellent spoken and written English
- 3–5+ years of experience in an Australian accounting practice environment
- Strong hands-on experience with tax across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
- Proven experience managing client portfolios independently
- Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS, GST, and superannuation
- Experience with Div7A, CGT, FBT, and year-end compliance
- Proficiency in Xero (required) and Xero Tax or similar tax software
- Experience with Karbon or similar practice management tools
- Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills
- Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
- Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision
- Proactive communicator with ability to manage client expectations
- DesirableCA/CPA qualification or working towards
- Experience with MYOB
- Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, or similar tools
- Exposure to tax planning and advisory work
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance-based salary progression
- Direct employment with established Australian accounting practices
- Exposure to diverse client portfolios and complex tax work
- Opportunity to grow into senior or advisory-focused roles
- Support for CA/CPA progression and ongoing technical development
- Flexible remote working environment