Senior Accountant

Job Description

that functions as an integrated Advice, Capital, and asset Management Group. The company offers SMSF, Accounting, Financial Planning, and business Advisory services under one roof to its clients and boasts Asset Know our client: Our client is an Australia-based financial organisation and functions as an integrated Advice, Capital & Asset Management Group. The company offers SMSF, Accounting, Financial Planning & Business Advisory services under one roof to its clients and boasts of over $1 billion of client funds under management. About the job: The Senior Accountant operates with autonomy within the context of agreed work plan with Australian managers and will be fully accountable for the quality, integrity of the Financial Statements prepared, and the delivery of assigned projects and/or work packages on time. They will oversee the day to day tasks are completed & delivered to clients in a timely fashion and with utmost accuracy. The successful applicant will be responsible for: Independently preparing and lodging Australian Company, Partnership, Trust, Group tax returns/ financial statements and workpapers; Working closely with senior management in preparing Board packs, management reporting and interpretation of those results to help clients deliver their business aspirations; Assist with the preparation and lodgement of various Grant applications, including R&D and other Federal & State based initiatives; Quarterly reconciliation of GST, Super, PAYG withholding, and other legal liabilities accounts; Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS, FBT, Div 7A returns periodically while collating required work papers; Reviewing, supervising, mentoring and training junior accountants in the team; Accurate processing of month-end procedures; Resolve queries in a timely manner working around the given turnaround time; Understanding and documenting the processes as detailed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). You will need: At least 3 years solid experience working in Accounting public practice and/ or Australian Accounting; CA/CS/CPA/ICWA Qualified or Interns will be given strong preference; Strong working knowledge of software used for Australian tax including XERO and MYOB; Excellent communication skills when liaising with Clients and colleagues within your team and across the business; Thorough understanding of Australian Accounting & Bookkeeping; Experience in quality reviewing financials for Junior accountants and training new team members will be highly regarded; Superior Excel and reporting skills; Looking for an opportunity to progress in a growing firm Ability to work independently, in collaboration with others and provide support to Directors, Partners and Leaders A forward thinking and positive approach and the ability to encourage others. Whats on offer: Market leading salary for the suitable candidate; Career development and cross training opportunities in different product offerings of the business; Quarterly incentives on meeting productivity and quality targets; Career progression and long term equity incentives for deserving candidates.