Senior Accountant
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Accounting & Finance · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $100,000 - $110,000/yr · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Independent client work and guidance for junior colleagues are the focus of this full-time Senior Accountant vacancy in Sydney, NSW. A growing, established mid-sized public practice needs an experienced accountant for its Business Services and Tax team.
Working with the Principal and wider team, you will oversee a diverse client portfolio, keep assignments on schedule and maintain technical quality. Practical advice on taxation and business matters accompanies the compliance work. Visa sponsorship is available to suitably qualified current subclass 482 visa holders, alongside applications from people with unrestricted Australian working rights; applicants must be already residing in Australia.
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Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for an allocated business services and tax portfolio, managing client relationships, compliance obligations and deadlines.
- Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
- Produce and review financial accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and reporting requirements.
- Advise clients on tax planning, taxation, business structures, cash flow and other business services matters.
- Act as a key client contact, making technical issues understandable and developing lasting professional relationships.
- Resolve client matters with the ATO, ASIC and other government authorities; oversee business registrations, ATO portal matters and ASIC updates and renewals.
- Review junior and intermediate accountants' work and help develop their technical skills.
- Coordinate assignments and monitor progress so the team meets delivery deadlines and quality expectations.
Requirements & Eligibility
- At least four years of relevant Australian public practice accounting experience, strongly focused on business services and taxation.
- A Bachelor of Accounting, Commerce or equivalent qualification.
- Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and Australian income tax returns for varied entities, including experience with individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and superannuation funds.
- Thorough knowledge of Australian taxation, BAS, IAS and relevant financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to research and resolve complex accounting and taxation issues and identify when escalation or specialist input is needed.
- Experience reviewing junior colleagues' work and providing practical guidance.
- Proficiency using HandiSoft, Xero and MYOB.
- Excellent interpersonal communication as well as written and verbal skills.
- Commitment to staying current with taxation, accounting and regulatory requirements.
- CA or CPA qualification is highly regarded.
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