Australian Tax Accountant | Remote - #34938

TLDR

Work independently on compliance tasks while collaborating with senior accountants, ensuring high standards in tax accounting for clients across Australia.

Company Profile

Our client started in April 2010, with a team of 3 executives. Their specialty is providing tax and accounting advice and services to businesses in Western Australia and throughout the rest of the country.They understand what you, as the business owner and individual wants from your accountant. You require excellent accounting advice and service, to be delivered when you need it, in a clear and concise way that makes sense to you,

Our client also understands that you need to be able to rely on someone you can trust for an opinion or advice that is truly independent. They value the company's clients and staff, and we recognize that trust is required and expected in all of our relationships.The cornerstone of their business is providing the clients as the business owner a sense of continuity, and always being able to communicate with one of our directors. While we work as a team, as a business-owner we understand that you need to be able to speak to a Director of our practice at any time, and this will always be our priority.

Our client's pride themselves on their ability to create long-lasting relationships with the clients and they love being a part of their ongoing evolution and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting and Tax Compliance

  • Understanding the book in form and job budget
  • Receive client information from Senior Accountant
  • Breakdown job budget (Compliance 75% and review and collation 25%) If additional issues arise on the job, discuss change in scope and budget with the Senior Accountant immediately.
  • Review current year tax planning, notes, handover notes and current year trust resolution.
  • Work independently on compliance work and seek assistance and advice as required from the Senior Accountant
  • Prepare clear and accurate workpapers in line with practice procedures and expectations.
  • Undertake self-review to ensure work is at the highest possible standard within the job budget.
  • Attend teams calls with Senior Accountant post job review to discuss and understand review points.
  • Finalise the job and email back to the senior as a priority after the teams call ends.
  • Update workflow every time a job is QO, QI, R or finalised. Make clear but short note with date in workflow.
  • Maintain organised and accurate client files as per procedures.

Team Support and Development

  • Attend weekly workflow meetings and communicate job priorities
  • Provide general support to senior accountants as required.
  • Follow instructions and complete tasks within agreed timeframes.
  • Learning from review points and mistakes to avoid repeating in the future.
  • Attend training sessions and actively participate in developing technical knowledge.
  • Keep up to date with relevant tax and accounting developments.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting or any related course.

• With at least 5 years of total Australian tax accounting experience.

• Organisation, planning and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Good attitude to learn and develop.

• Willingness to ask questions and understand reasons for review points.

• Ongoing education and training regarding Australian tax requirements and accounting principles

• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, ACESS)

• Good attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Positive, professional attitude and team-oriented mindset

Job Type: Direct Employment

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8 AM - 5 PM Philippine Time

Industry: Accounting and Finance

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