Pharmacy Accountant

We are looking for a new tax accountant to join our collaborative accounting firm.

About Us

At Peak Strategies Health, we pride ourselves on being a little different. We are a niche accounting firm specialising in pharmacy located in Mount Pleasant. Our main services include taxation, advisory, bookkeeping and pharmacy bank valuations. We focus on delivering high-quality service, building long-term client relationships and fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where you can develop your skills and career and have your voice heard.

To find out more about us please visit our website:

The Role

This role will be responsible for the tax compliance preparation and reviews and any tax consulting matters. The successful applicant will be reporting to our Director and Senior Manager.

The Duties

Primarily the duties you will be involved with:

• The preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, Sole Traders and Individuals.
• Review of Financial Statements and Tax Returns prepared by junior accountants.
• Able to identify, research and provide advice to clients relating to taxation matters and financial reporting issues.
• Review, analyse and conduct financial investigations/audits for all client work and prepare relevant financial reports for the clients as requested.
• Assisting clients with budgets and cashflow management for their business.
• Onboard new clients with minimal interruption to the client and client's business.
• Assist with implementing, maintaining, improving and training on clients' internal financial management systems and procedures.

Additional duties will include:

• Continue to learn and be on top of any updates related to the community pharmacy industry.
• Attending daily team meetings.
• Manage, mentor and train team members.
• Improve the efficiency of Peak Strategies Health systems and improve the quality of the product we deliver to our clients.
• Build and strengthen relationships with all clients (owners and store employees) and industry representatives (i.e. Pharmacy Guild, Financial Institutions, Brokers, Lawyers, etc.).
• Growing Peak Strategies Health and your own personal brand via networking and marketing.

Candidate

• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience with an Australian firm.
• Degree qualified in Accounting or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Pharmacy industry.
• Experience in the preparation and review of Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, Sole Traders and Individuals.
• Experience with Australian Tax, Corporations Act and Accounting Standards.
• Knowledgeable in tax matters surrounding business purchases and sales, small business concessions, capital gains tax, payroll tax, FBT, GST, Division 7A, entity structures, tax planning matters and other tax matters ad hoc.
• Knowledgeable in business internal financial management systems and procedures.
• Experience mentoring junior staff members and reviewing their work.
• Strong leadership skills to lead the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Build strong trust, loyalty and rapport with clients, Peak family and industry representatives.

Technical Requirements

• Fluent in using MYOB and Xero accounting softwares (MYOB preferred).
• Competent with computer operations as well as some specific applications such as MYOB AO and Microsoft products (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word).
• Familiarity with Pharmacy Point of Sales System (Minfos, Fred, Fred Nxt, Z Software, Lots and/or PosWorks).

Support Provided

The following support will be provided by Peak Strategies Health:

• Ongoing mentoring, guidance and support from Director and Senior Manager.
• Technical and on the job training.
• Marketing and branding support from in house Marketing Manager.

What's in it for you?

• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Build strong relationships with a great client base and a great team.
• Have a work life balance.

Remuneration

Salary range between $90,000-$100,000 per annum, plus superannuation. The salary on offer is negotiable and will be determined based on applicant's experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

All applications require a resume and a covering letterhighlighting skills, experience and why you would be the right fit for Peak Strategies Health.

If successful, you will be contacted for further information as part of the assessment process prior to interview. Applications managed by Peak Strategies Health.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person