JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented AU Tax and Business Advisory Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced intermediate-level accountant who is looking to grow long-term within a dynamic and supportive firm environment.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting our Australian clients through tax compliance, business advisory, and financial reporting functions. This is not a heavily micromanaged environment. We are looking for someone proactive, self-directed, and committed to delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision.
This role offers strong long-term growth opportunities, exposure to advisory and external CFO support work, and the ability to become a trusted member of the team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS returns
- Prepare year-end financial statements and working papers
- Prepare Australian income tax returns for:
- Companies
- Trusts
- Individuals
- Partnerships (where applicable)
- Prepare Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
- Ensure compliance with Australian taxation and accounting standards
- Identify inconsistencies, risks, and compliance issues proactively
Business Advisory Support
- Assist with business advisory engagements and client support
- Support management reporting and external CFO service delivery
- Analyze financial data and identify opportunities for improvement
- Provide insights and recommendations to support client decision-making
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
General Accounting Support
- Maintain accurate accounting records and reconciliations
- Support bookkeeping review where required
- Collaborate with internal team members to ensure timely deliverables
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5+ years of accounting experience with Australian clients
- Strong understanding of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
- Experience preparing:
- BAS / IAS
- Financial statements
- Company and trust tax returns
- FBT returns
- Strong business advisory exposure or capability
- Proficiency in Xero
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Nice to have
- Experience with management reporting and external CFO support
- Exposure to Sift Analytics, Spotlight Reporting, or equivalent reporting tools
- Experience reviewing bookkeeping work
- CA / CPA qualification or ongoing studies
