Overview:
Do you have 4+ years of Australian public practice experience and deep mastery of the Xero ecosystem
Our client is seeking a skilled Australian Public Practice Accountant (Xero) to serve as the vital quality control bridge between our preparation team and partners by reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and activity statements for technical compliance and accuracy across our SME clients. To excel in this role, you will bring extensive expertise in Xero Tax and Xero Practice Manager (XPM) alongside proven capabilities in managing workflow pipelines and mentoring junior accounting staff to elevate output quality.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm AEST
Responsibilities:
Technical Tax & Compliance Review
- File Auditing: Perform comprehensive reviews of year-end financial statements and tax returns prepared by junior/offshore accountants
- Entity Coverage: Review returns across a diverse SME client base, including Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders
- Complex Tax Verification: Audit and verify complex tax positions including Division 7A compliance, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) concessions, and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
- Ledger Reconciliation: Cross-examine and reconcile Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) against raw cloud bookkeeping files
Practice Management & Workflow Optimization
- Workflow Management: Utilize Xero Practice Manager (XPM) to track jobs, manage turnaround times, and keep files moving seamlessly through the firm's pipeline
- Deadlines Tracking: Help monitor the ATO lodgement calendar to ensure priority files are cleared well ahead of compliance deadlines
- Query Resolution: Formulate clear, concise queries for the onshore client-facing team to resolve missing information efficiently
Mentoring & Team Upskilling
- Constructive Feedback: Provide detailed review notes and feedback to junior preparers to explain structural or technical errors
- Continuous Improvement: Actively mentor the preparation team to improve their data accuracy and formatting standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Requirements:
- Australian Tax Expertise: Minimum of 4–5 years of dedicated experience preparing and reviewing tax returns within an Australian public practice context
- Software Fluency:Advanced, hands-on mastery of the Xero Ecosystem, specifically Xero Tax and Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
- Technical Knowledge:Deep understanding of the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA36/ITAA97), Trust distributions, and Division 7A loan agreements
- Communication:Exceptional written English skills to compile clear review notes and client queries
- Work Setup:Reliable, high-speed internet connection, a secure workstation, and the ability to work independently within agreed Australian business hours
Qualifications:
- Practice Management: Previous experience overseeing workflow pipelines or managing a small accounting team's output
- Mentoring & Coaching: Proven track record of training, upskilling, or managing offshore/junior accounting staff to improve compliance quality
Independent Contractor Perks:
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Note:
Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.
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