Job Openings Senior Tax Accountant (AU)

About the job Senior Tax Accountant (AU)

Overview:

Our client is a well-established Australian public-practice accounting firm offering direct, day-to-day engagement with its Business Services team.

You'll collaborate closely with a Senior Accountant who provides ongoing feedback, hands-on coaching, and structured training to accelerate your professional growth. You'll also interact regularly with the Director and participate in team meetings and firm-wide training ensuring your contribution is seen and valued from day one.

Most importantly, you'll be treated as a valued team member, enjoying clear career pathways and recognition for your achievements no matter where you're working from.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct quarterly reviews of client Xero files to meet firm standards

  • Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS)

  • Prepare year-end financial statements and income tax returns for Sole Traders, Partnerships, Trusts, and Companies

  • Perform ad-hoc bookkeeping, payroll, and custom management/benchmarking reports in Xero

  • Liaise with the ATO on client matters as required

  • Maintain workflow tasks, WIP, and client invoicing in XPM

  • Participate in internal training sessions and knowledge-sharing meetings

Skills & Experience:

  • Degree in Accounting (CA/CPA preferred but not required)

  • 3+ years of experience in Australian public practice

  • Advanced Xero skills, including:

    • Bank reconciliations

    • Invoicing and payroll

    • Report layouts and tax reporting

    • Fixed assets and financial statement/tax mapping

  • Confident with (or quick to learn):

    • XPM

    • SuiteFiles / Microsoft SharePoint

    • Adobe

    • CAS 360

    • Microsoft Office

  • Strong understanding of Australian GST, income tax, and reconciliations

  • Proven ability to complete financial statements and tax returns through to review stage

  • Excellent written and verbal English for daily collaboration with the Australian team

  • Adaptable, proactive, and committed to professional growth

  • Nice to have: SMSF exposure

Working Conditions:

  • Day Shift
  • Full time
  • 100% Remote

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