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About us

We are a fast-growing CPA firm based in Western Melbourne and Hawthorn East. We have two modern offices and offer work environment flexibility. With current client growth and the new tax year approaching we are looking for a new member to join our fantastic team.

About the role

The position will require the ability to service a range of clients including individuals, partnerships, trusts & companies. We are seeking taxation accountant to join our team in our Hawthorn East office.

This role will:

Independently prepare financial statements, prepare month-end and year-end financial reports for clients and statutory bodies.
Prepare and lodge customer tax returns for individuals (including rental income, capital gain/loss, dividends, share trading/income, business income, income from partnerships/trusts and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds).
Prepare and lodge customer tax returns for companies (including capital gains/losses, foreign income, depreciation of tax deductible assets, declaration of assets versus liabilities, payroll tax & FBT returns).
Independently prepare and review BAS and IAS.
Research and interpret tax and other relevant legislations, and draft advice or technical papers.
Liaise with ATO, ASIC and other government bodies.
Tax planning with clients and advising customers of their taxation obligations, consequences, refunds and repayments.
Advise clients on stamp duty and other tax obligations.
Develop, maintain, and analyse budgets, as well as prepare periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Other ad hoc tasks assigned by manager.
Requirements:

Bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Minimum two years of relevant experience in accounting and closely-related accounting experience
Vast knowledge in accounting, taxation, high operational knowledge in accounting systems
Be fluent in oral and written English and Mandarin, and fully understand Chinese culture
Have strong communication skills, and attention to detail
Have a strong work ethic
able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Working towards/Completion of CA/CPA is an advantage