Accountant
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Accounting & Finance · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Ownership of an SME client portfolio is the focus of this Cairns Accountant vacancy. The established practice needs a Senior Accountant with Australian public practice experience and sound tax knowledge who can manage work and communicate directly with business clients.
You will prepare accounts and returns, handle technical tax matters and support wider advisory projects. The position offers development towards a Manager role through growing technical and leadership capability. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered where all professional requirements are met.
Describe clients managed, independent tax responsibilities and your CA or CPA status in an English CV. Present your Cairns public practice accounting background with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting and taxation for an SME portfolio
- Build client relationships and discuss tax, accounts and business matters directly
- Prepare accurate financial statements and tax returns efficiently
- Apply Division 7A and handle Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) matters
- Support business advice, advisory projects and value-added work
- Maintain professional and compliance standards
- Coordinate consistent outcomes with colleagues; Develop technical and leadership skills towards Manager responsibility
Requirements & Eligibility
- CA or CPA qualified, or close to completion
- At least 4 years of Australian Public Practice experience
- Practical Australian tax compliance knowledge including Division 7A, CGT and FBT
- A record of independent SME client and relationship management
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Professional presentation and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
- Reliable work ethic and professional conduct
- Willingness to learn and accept more responsibility; Effective collaboration within an accounting practice
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