Senior Accountant
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Accounting & Finance · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $100,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
A well-established, growing public practice firm in Sydney wants an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Business Services and Tax team. The post suits someone who can run client assignments without close supervision, offer sensible tax and business advice and help junior staff progress.
You would work alongside the Principal and the wider team, taking on a varied mix of clients and entities, keeping work accurate and on time, and playing a part in the practice's growth. The firm offers visa sponsorship. The role is for applicants already in Australia, with unrestricted working rights or a current subclass 482 visa.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of an allocated client portfolio in business services and tax: relationships, compliance and deadlines
- Produce and check tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds
- Produce and check accounts and financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow) that follow Australian Accounting Standards and reporting rules
- Offer practical guidance on tax, tax planning, business structures, cash flow and wider business services
- Be the client's go-to person, explaining technical points simply and building long-term trust
- Deal with the ATO, ASIC and other authorities on client matters, including business registrations, ATO portal tasks, ASIC updates and renewals
- Check the output of junior and intermediate accountants and coach their technical skills
- Coordinate assignments, follow progress and help the team meet deadlines and quality standards
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least four years in Australian public practice accounting, mainly business services and taxation
- A Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce or equivalent qualification
- Strong record preparing and reviewing financial statements and Australian income tax returns for several entity types
- Worked with individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds
- Thorough knowledge of Australian taxation, BAS, IAS and relevant financial reporting requirements
- Can research and settle complex accounting and tax questions, and knows when to bring in specialist input or escalate
- Has reviewed junior colleagues' work and offered practical guidance
- Proficient with HandiSoft, Xero and MYOB
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication, and a commitment to staying current with taxation, accounting and regulatory requirements; CA or CPA qualification highly regarded
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