AU Tax Accountant

About this role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow up to clients with queries
• Manage the flow of information between clients and our firm
• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS's) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS's)
• Prepare Financial Statements, including Depreciation Schedules
• Prepare Income Tax Returns
• Prepare CGT calculations and provide advice to clients
• Prepare FBT calculations and provide salary packaging reviews to clients
• Liaise with the ATO on client matters
• Business entity setup and registration
• Computer data input
• Prepare BSA Annual Review Reports
• Prepare ATO applications such as ABN, TFN, GST and PAYG
• Prepare invoices for clients and ensure all work is accurately billed
• Provide general accounting and taxation advice to clients
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant taxation and other relevant legislation and rulings.
• Research and accurately interpret taxation and other relevant legislation and rulings for clients
• Participate in external and internal training as required
• Ongoing referral of financial planning, loan and insurance leads to our Financial Planning team
• Maintain current and accurate files and record and date any actions and detailed file notes
• Prepare work flow reports for your own client work
• Prepare cash flow budgets and profit plains for clients
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications / Skills:

• Tertiary Accounting Qualifications
• Membership of a Professional Accounting Body
• Experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns
• Excellent knowledge of taxation legislation
• Excellent MYOB / Reckon knowledge
• Excellent use of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Confidence to advise clients based on sound knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn, show initiative and be a positive team player
• Positive and happy attitude
• Highest standard of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent time management skills