Accounting Jobs Melbourne

Opportunity:
My client, whilst I can’t describe the exact details of the firm and location due to confidentiality, is a great place to work. I know no one writes an advert telling you that the firm they are hiring for is a bad place to work, but this firm and role really is a brilliant work environment with a strong reputation for staff retention. The firm has a 98% retention of staff and is now looking to bolster the team further. They have been hiring every 12 – 18 months as they grow, but the staff that join stay.Snapshot of the role/responsibilities:

• Assisting seniors/managers/partners in providing tax advice to clients, including attendance to client meetings where required.
• Assisting seniors/managers/partners in advising clients on the effects of tax on individuals and business activities’ and providing strategies for asset protection and tax minimisation; assisting in training/mentoring junior staff, including induction for internal business processes.
• Preparation of income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, as well as, preparation of financial reports for companies, partnerships and trusts.
• Ensuring that clients comply with periodic tax payments (e.g. BAS, IAS, Income Tax, FBT), information reporting, and other compliance obligations.

To be considered:

• 3 + experience in an Australian Public Practice.
• Studying CA/CPA or close to completion.
• The ability to take job accountability as part of a team and autonomously.
• Working knowledge of Div 7a, CGT, and issues faced in public practice accounting.
• Exposure to groups of entities, including but not limited to, companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals etc.
• Experience with liaising with clients (via phone, email and/or face to face) and colleagues.
• Good understanding of Xero, MYOB and other accounting software.
• Permanent Residency or Citizenship.