Grow your career with BMG Outsourcing a leading, well-respected Australian-owned outsourcing company with offices in Clark and Sydney, offering long-term rewarding careers with our clients.
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented
Senior Tax Accountant to manage complex tax compliance and advisory work for Australian clients. The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation law, including Division 7A, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), and will be responsible for preparing financial statements, tax returns, and workpapers from start to finish. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and value-added service.
Job Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Financial Reporting
- Manage end-to-end tax and compliance work for Australian entities including individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards
- Draft and lodge income tax returns ensuring compliance with current ATO requirements
Data Analysis and Software Integration
- Analyse and interpret financial information received from clients in a wide range of formats
- Enter and map data accurately into the clients preferred accounting or tax software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, HandiTax, APS)
ATO Portal Usage
- Access and retrieve client information from the ATO Portal including lodgement records, income tax accounts, integrated client accounts, PAYG instalments, and notices of assessment
- Use ATO data for reconciliation, lodgement tracking, and review of client obligations
Workpaper Preparation and Documentation
- Prepare comprehensive workpapers and supporting schedules based on client source data and software exports
- Ensure all workpapers meet internal documentation and audit standards
Accounting Adjustments and Reconciliations
- Process year-end adjusting journal entries
- Reconcile client records and update their accounting system to reflect finalized year-end balances and tax positions
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Australian taxation and compliance
- 5+ years of experience in Australian accounting
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience in working with Australian SMEs
- Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, companies, and trusts
- Competent with computer operations as well as specific applications such as Xero, MYOB, QBO
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Keen to learn and develop computer competencies
- Able to work independently through tasks until completion
- Excellent personal time and task management skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, excellent work ethic, and ability to work as part of a team
- Friendly, committed, and flexible attitude
- Positive mindset and strong willingness to learn
