Senior Tax Accountant - AU

Senior Tax Accountant + Manager


Your typical month would look like this:
• Daily Morning huddles with the team
• Reviewing Tax & BAS work
• Completing Business returns and financial reports
• Tax Planning and providing insights to clients to help them manage cash flow and succeed in business
• Giving frequent constructive feedback to other tea ---------- mbers to produce quality work and meet deadlines via Teams Video Calls as first preference where possible
• Supporting junior members in scheduling their workflow
• Sending good vibes when someone did a great job and helping build team rapport through continuous check ins
• Supporting the firm in improving processes & procedures
• Building excel templates
• Monthly meetings with the CEO
• Working long or short days depending on workflow
• Working from home
• Having a laugh at the expense of one of us
We value
• Quality - Completing work right the first time every time
• Commitment - Commitment to self, the team our clients and our tasks
• Growth - We are curious & open mind. We challenge the status quo and believe in continuous learning
• Attitude - We believe that teamwork makes the dream work. We believe in fun, solutions and smiles
• Communication - We communicate openly and honestly. We are empathic and embrace genuine connections

Please DO APPLY IF
• You're passionate about small business
• You are a natural teacher and passionate about helping others
• You've been praised for your attention to detail
• You're known as the tax expert
• You are a can-do person who takes ownership of their work
• You are the go-to person for executing tasks
• You want to work in a fun environment with great people
• You're committed to personal and professional development
• You’re an implementer
• You’re happy to be thrown in the deep end at times and will take ownership of jobs and work to deliver outcomes without hand holding
• You’re a natural cheerleader

Please DO NOT APPLY if
• You're only in it for the money
• You have less than 5 years of experience in completing business returns
• You don't want to join in office fun
• You do not have experience with Xero
• Youd rather be told what to do than take action
• You’re not an out of the box thinker
• You don’t really like people
• You prefer to email or speak via text than video calls
• You’re a people pleaser
• You don’t like helping people achieve goals

Qualifications or of similar end
• Bachelor in Business and Commerce major in Accounting
• Certified Practising Accountant Certificate
Core Technical Skills
• Preparation of Financial Statements: Complete financial reporting from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Taxation Expertise: In-depth knowledge of business taxes, including GST, income tax, and FBT compliance.
• FBT Returns and Div 7A Compliance: Familiarity with handling FBT obligations and Div 7A transactions without supervision.
• Tax Planning: Proficient in identifying tax-saving opportunities and providing strategic tax advice.
• SMSF Compliance and Reporting: Expertise in managing compliance and reporting requirements for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds.
• Tax Planning: Proficient in identifying tax-saving opportunities and providing comprehensive tax advice, ensuring clients are optimising their tax positions.
• Reviewing Junior Work: Capable of quality-checking and mentoring juniors' work, providing constructive feedback to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for workflow optimisation and contribute to refining accounting and tax procedures.
System & Software Knowledge
• Xero Expertise: Proficient in Xero, with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, reporting, and tax functions within the software.

Applicants MUST submit a video of themselves answering the following:
• Why you believe they would be a good candidate for the role
• Why do you want to work with us
• Why you’re seeking new employment

Additionally, please provide the following:
• CV (Curriculum Vitae): Please provide a detailed CV highlighting your relevant work experience, education, and skills. Be sure to include your contact information.
• Cover Letter: Submit a cover letter that introduces yourself and explains why you are a suitable candidate for this position. Highlight your key qualifications and express your interest in joining our team.
• References: Include the contact information of at least three professional references who can speak to your qualifications and work experience. Please provide their names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers.


Home office requirements
-Two monitors
- Laptop / Computer with 16GB memory
- Windows 10 operational system
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Headset
- Webcam
- Internet speed of 50mbps

Other information
- Work commences at 8.55a ---------- lbourne time for the morning huddle
- Paid public holidays for Australian Public holidays
- 2 weeks vacation leave per annum
- 1 week of sick leave per annum
- Basic Health insurance will be reimbursed
- Computer equipment may be reimbursed after 1 year of employment