Accountant
Visa sponsorship
Accounting & Finance · Wollongong, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
A multi-service firm in Wollongong, offering accounting, tax, lending and financial advice, has a vacancy for an Accountant who has spent roughly 2 to 3 years in Australian public practice. You would sit in a collegial team, serve SME clients along with companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals, have your work reviewed by an experienced Senior Accountant, and gradually take on more responsibility and direct client work.
Progression is possible to Senior Accountant and Client Manager, and CPA or CA study is supported. Employer sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate, subject to experience, role suitability and visa eligibility.
Practice managers want proof of client-ready skills, so show your tax return and BAS work, your Xero experience and your study progress, and prepare an accountant CV with Build AI CV before you apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile financial statements and income tax returns
- Prepare Business Activity Statements
- Complete accounting and tax assignments for SME clients
- Serve companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Prepare individual returns and help with tax planning at year end
- Liaise with clients, and with the ATO when necessary
- Plan your workload around statutory deadlines, and assist the Senior Accountant to manage the client portfolio in Xero and other cloud systems
Requirements & Eligibility
- About 2 to 3 years in Australian public practice accounting
- Experience with financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Sound grasp of Australian tax and compliance, BAS preparation included
- Strong Xero skills
- Clear communication in writing and speech, careful attention to detail and an ability to juggle deadlines
- A tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or an equivalent field; CPA or CA studies, or plans to start them, are highly regarded
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