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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business and Client Services team, which supports a range of small, medium and large
private businesses and family groups, along with not-for-profit organisation. We offer a wide range of services including
accounting & tax compliance, business & tax advisory, structuring, superannuation and transactional services.
As an integral member of our close-knit team, you will be given exposure to a diverse range of clients and the opportunity to further develop and grow and your skill set.
Key Responsibilities
• Responsible to manage, develop and administer your own portfolio of clients, ensuring you provide an optimal service to clients and produce a high standard of work.
• Prepare taxation returns for individual, company, trust, and other organisation tax returns. This includes BAS, IAS, FBT, CGT and PAYG.
• Preparation of financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies
• Provide feedback, guidance and technical support to junior team members
• Assist with potential and new client opportunities or initiatives such as attending client meetings, preparation of advice and presentations
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients
• Other duties as required by the firm such as interviewing clients, attendance at training, marketing, acting as a buddy/mentor to a new member of staff, special projects, etc.
Key Skills and Experience
• 2-3 years Business Services/Tax experience (mid-tier experience desirable)
• Degree qualified and have commenced CA/CPA/IPA studies
• Proficient and up to date with developments in taxation law and accounting standards, systems and processes
• Previous experience working with and developing good relationships with clients
• Good time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines for a large group of clients
• Proven ability to mentor and coach junior members of staff
• Present professionally and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Expertise in accounting software, including MYOB AE, Xero, QuickBooks, HandiSoft and BGL is highly desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Applications
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage individual and team workflow.
• Strong working knowledge of tax planning, GST, Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
• Detailed knowledge of tax office correspondence and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong alignment to the organizational values & ethics.
• Proven examples on your resume of your ability to improve processes, streamline workflows, and implement internal controls.