AU Tax Accountant

This is a FULL-TIME position. Please make sure to read the application instructions carefully.

The role
As a Tax Accountant, you’ll be responsible for reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies. Preferably, you have at least three years of experience at an Australian tax firm.

General tasks
- Provide regular updates to managers and seniors on the progress and priorities of your assigned work
- Take full ownership of your tasks, following set checklists and procedures to ensure quality and consistency
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS)
- Reconcile accounts and complete tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships

Essential skills and experience
- Proficiency in MYOB AE, MYOB AccountRight, Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook
- Experience preparing BAS with a clear understanding of GST-free transactions
- Strong background in preparing Australian tax returns across different entity types
- Ability to prepare tax reconciliation workpapers showing the difference between accounting and tax profit/loss
- Knowledge of asset depreciation and the ability to complete relevant schedules
- Experience reconciling GST in financial statements
- Familiarity with completing franking accounts in company tax returns
- Understanding of Division 7A loan reconciliation and how to prepare related workpapers
- Capability to reconcile and account for provisions such as employee leave, income tax for companies, and superannuation liabilities
- Ability to calculate FBT reimbursements, particularly for motor vehicles
- Experience preparing hire purchase loan schedules
- Knowledge of superannuation contribution limits, including concessional/non-concessional caps and unused caps
- Ability to compute capital gains on the sale of property and listed shares for individuals

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- At least 5 years of professional accounting experience in Australia

How to apply:
Subject: AU Tax Accountant - [Your Last Name]
Cover Letter: A short cover letter highlighting relevant experience
Resume: Share a Google Drive link (make sure it’s accessible to anyone with the link)