Senior Tax Accountant (AU)

Full Time

Remote

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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