Accountant – Naracoorte

Naracoorte, South Australia 5271, Australia
• Full-time
Description

• Competitive salary according to experience / skillset

• We have a strong focus on maintaining a healthy work/life balance for our team; we understand that we all have lives outside of work

• Be proud of working for a Top 100 AFR accounting firm
About the role
We have a new opportunity in our Naracoorte office for a passionate and engaging Accountant with Public Practice experience and client contact skills. You will be expected to prepare and complete financial statements, tax returns, activity statements, and financial reports for all business types in a timely manner. You will have the experience and desire to mentor and coach junior team members to help them grow professionally within our firm. You will work within a cohesive team that provides timely quality advice and outcomes for our growing client base. Reachable targets will be set with an emphasis on working reasonable hours, and you will have access to Directors and Senior Accountants for mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, and trusts
Liaise with the ATO on behalf of clients
Contribute to client interaction and advisory
Advise business owners and individuals regarding tax legislation
Identify areas of opportunity such as business planning, business/tax structuring, and profit improvement
Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively
Conduct salary and wage interviews and complete Tax Returns during client appointments
Contribute knowledge and experience to the efficiency of Murray Nankivell's internal operating systems
About you
Skills and experience
You will possess or be able to evidence most or all of the following selection criteria:
Technical Expertise
Hold an Accounting Degree qualification
Proven Australian experience in a Public Practice Accounting firm
Knowledge and Skill
Strong understanding of accounting, compliance, and tax, including income tax, CGT, FBT, and GST
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage time to meet deadlines
High proficiency with Accounting software packages
Personal Qualities
Customer Focus – Understands client expectations and responds to their needs
Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and completeness of numbers at all times
Teamwork - Shares information and works well with different working styles
Continuous improvement - Seeks better ways to do things
Resilience – Persists despite barriers and pursues tasks to completion
Technical Expertise
Hold or are working towards a CA or CPA certification
Knowledge and Skill
Experience mentoring SMEs on general business planning, financial management, asset, and trading structures
For confidential enquiries about this role, call Joel Thomas on .
Role Type
Pay Rate
60000 AUD - AUD (Annum)
Company Overview
Murray Nankivell is a privately owned business in Regional SA, providing a broad range of professional services across Accounting, Business Consulting, and Financial Planning. We are an Authorised Representative of Count Financial Limited, holding an Australian Financial Services Licence. We are committed to forming close partnerships with our clients to understand their unique situations and customize our assistance accordingly.
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