Intermediate Accountant

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial statements for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.
• Prepare income tax returns and Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Perform bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll processing, and journal entries in Xero.
• Maintain accurate financial records within cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Support managers with tax planning and advisory matters.
• Assist with tax planning, GST, CGT, FBT, Division 7A, payroll tax, and land tax requirements.
• Conduct research on accounting and taxation matters as required.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and provide updates on deliverables.
• Manage workflows effectively to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business services within an Australian accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles and taxation requirements.
• Proficiency in Xero.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident in communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), QuickBooks, and FYI Docs.
• Exposure to tax planning and advisory services.
• Experience handling a diverse portfolio of Australian clients.
• Working toward or planning to pursue CPA or CA qualifications.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset.