Accountant

We are an Australian based Accounting firm. We have a team of 17 staff who work in Australia and the Phillipines supporting our client base. Our clients are predominately business owners within Australia. They work with us for full function finance support ( not just compliance and tax )We believe in the accuracy of the numbers and the ability to use your company financials to help understand how to grow your business or problem solve in real time. Our team don't just balance books or help companies stay compliant for the ATO. We are all advisors for our clients and offer solutions, insights and support to our clients that goes beyond reconciliation. We are growing quickly and will need a qualified accountant to join our team. The hours will be in line with Australian Eastern Standard Time. This is a full time permanent position. You will work 100% remote and need to have fast internet connection and your own device already. We are seeking someone who has Australian experience already. The day to day responsibilities will include

• Working knowledge of client accounting systems (Xero, MYOB, etc.)Liaise with statutory authorities (ATO, ASIC)Reconcile ATO accounts with client records
• Resolve queries directly with clients
• Prepare provision for income tax (non-complex)
• Prepare & finalise BAS/IAS independently
• Prepare tax returns (individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies, FBT)Prepare management accounts (monthly/quarterly) with analysis
• Prepare special purpose financial accounts & assist with general purpose accounts
• Early-stage direct client involvement
• Identify client service improvements/add-value opportunities
• Prepare budgets & post journals; review management reports
• Present accounts/technical matters internally
• Independently manage AP, AR, and payroll
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts (P&L and balance sheet)
• Perform payroll tax & workers’ comp reconciliations
• Bookkeeping & clean-ups (with direction)
• Monitor chargeability KPIs and feedback to manager
• Identify & report new sales opportunities
• Update client org charts & processes

You will develop direct relationships with our clients. All of our clients work with a client relationship manager in Sydney who is a Senior Accountant / CFO level person and this role would be to work alongside our team of CRM's. Your salary will include HMO, as well as 20 annual leave days and 10 sick leave days per year. We have internal Academy program we run which allows people who are interested in upskilling and working towards more senior roles a guided pathway for development. If you would like to work somewhere that is flexible and focused on teaching their team to deliver advice and practical interpretation of numbers ( not just basic reconciliation) then this opportunity is the right next move for you.