AU INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT – AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC PRACTICE (REMOTE)

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT – AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC PRACTICE (REMOTE)
Immediate Start

Please read the ad carefully before applying.

Applications will only be considered if ALL questions below are answered in full. If you do not meet the minimum requirements or fail to answer the questions, your application will be automatically rejected without review.

Mandatory Screening Questions
1. How many years of recent Australian public accounting practice experience do you have? (Must be a minimum of 3 years.)
2. Have you prepared financial statements and income tax returns for:
• Companies
• Trusts
• Individuals
• SMSFs (not compulsory)

Please provide the number of years of experience for each.
3. Which accounting and tax software have you used?
Please specify your level of experience with:
• Xero
• MYOB
• HandiSoft / HandiTax

4. Have you prepared BAS and IAS independently?
If yes, for how many years?

5. Are you currently available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on an ongoing basis?

6. What is your expected hourly rate in AUD?

7. Please confirm that you have excellent written and spoken English.

8. Please attach your current resume.

9. Please list the Australian public accounting firms you have worked for during the last 4 years, including your position and dates of employment.

10. Have you prepared SMSF financial statements and tax returns?
• Yes / No
• If yes, how many years of experience?

11. Have you completed Australian company, trust, and individual tax returns with limited supervision?
• Yes / No

12. Please provide a brief summary of your Australian public practice experience.

13. Please confirm that you are willing to complete a paid technical assessment before commencement.

Applications that do not answer all questions above will not be considered.

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum 3 years' recent experience in Australian public accounting practice
• Experience preparing BAS and IAS
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns
• Knowledge of Companies, Trusts and Individual tax returns
• SMSF experience preferred but not essential
• Proficiency in Xero and MYOB
• HandiSoft / HandiTax experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of Australian taxation and compliance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities
• Bookkeeping and preparation of BAS and IAS
• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for:
o Companies
o Trusts
o Individuals
o SMSFs (if experienced)

• Preparation of workpapers and reconciliations

• Assisting senior accountants and the principal with compliance and advisory work
Remuneration

Remuneration will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, technical knowledge and ability to work independently.