An exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant based in Albany for a well known financial organisation offering growth
Key Responsibilities
Compliance
* Prepare complete financial statements and tax returns for all entity types, including companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders.
* Prepare advanced Business Activity Statements (BAS), including PAYG instalment calculations and variations.
* Process Division 7A loan accounts, including workpapers and minimum repayment calculations.
* Process prepayments and employee contributions.
* Apply Small Business Entity (SBE) Capital Gains Tax concessions.
* Reconcile complex inter-entity loan accounts.
* Analyse issues and identify potential risks impacting businesses.
* Assist with the purchase and sale of businesses.
* Prepare budgets, productivity reports, cash flow forecasts, and other advisory documentation.
* Prepare tax estimates and provide tax planning options.
* Research tax-related queries and provide practical solutions.
Client Relationship Management
* Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding their tax and financial position.
* Keep clients informed of legislative and tax developments affecting their business.
* Independently liaise with clients to respond to queries and explain technical tax and accounting concepts.
Advisory
* Draft complex correspondence and formal recommendations to clients.
* Provide advice on tax strategies, business activities, and projected future revenues and expenses.
* Recommend and implement improvements to client internal procedures.
* Lead client meetings alongside Managers or Partners when required.
* Provide a range of additional business services as required.
Other
* Maintain working knowledge of various accounting software packages.
* Attend professional development and training sessions.
* Stay up to date with legislation and taxation developments impacting clients.
* Undertake other duties as required.
Key Outcomes
* Client financial statements and tax returns are completed within budget and agreed time frames.
* Advice provided to clients is accurate, considered, and appropriate.
* Strong and consistent client communication is maintained.
* Effective integration and collaboration within the broader team is achieved.
Experience
Qualifications and Competencies
* 5+ year's experience in accounting within a public practice environment.
* Experience managing and servicing a portfolio of clients.
Skills and Knowledge
* Completion of an accounting qualification.
* CPA or CA qualification, or currently working towards completion (desirable).
* Strong knowledge of accounting and tax compliance.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
* Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
* High level of attention to detail.
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to independently resolve complex technical and procedural matters.
* Strong research capabilities.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent client service skills.
* Proficiency in a range of accounting software applications.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
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