Overview of the Role
The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, and supporting workpapers for Australian clients in a public practice environment. Working as an extension of Australian accounting firms, the role involves ensuring compliance with Australian taxation requirements, providing tax planning and advisory support, and delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes for a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients.
Main duties include:
- Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
- Prepare and review workpapers and reconciliations supporting financial statements and income tax returns.
- Provide tax planning advice and strategies to clients to minimize tax liabilities
- Ensure compliance with current Australian tax laws and regulations.
- Manage tax audits, liaise with the ATO, and respond to inquiries.
- Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide recommendations.
- Assist in the preparation of tax provisions and financial reporting related to tax.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA) preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Australian tax accounting or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and regulations.
- Experience preparing AU tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dependents
- Dental & Optical benefits
- 2-week paid Christmas vacation
- 25K Educational Assistance
- Interest-free company loans
- Career Development Programs
- Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM