Accountant

An established boutique accounting firm with Business Services, Business Advisory, Tax and SMSF compliance clients currently has an opening and is seeking an enthusiastic Accountant. This is a permanent full time position.

What’s involved:

This role involves all facets of Business Services for clients including:

• Exposure to a wide range of business service activities
• Dealing with an interesting and diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large SME's
• Working as part of a small team, reporting to a Manager and the Principal
• Processing of accounting information to prepare statutory financial statements for clients for all types of entities.
• Preparation of working papers and supporting documents
• Preparation of client correspondence and checking of assessments
• Preparation of accounts for client types utilising accounts software - MYOB Accounts (MYOBAE), Xero and BGL.
• Preparation of income tax returns for all types of entities
• Preparation of Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
• Liaise with clients and organisations about client’s affairs
• Utilizing Xero, MYOB Essentials and Quicken/Quickbooks files to assist clients with bookkeeping and BAS preparation
• MYOB data entry, reconciliation for clients and bank statement coding
• Preparation of accounts for SMSF’s using BGL software for both accumulation and pension funds
• Participation in staff training sessions for technical updates

 Qualifications and experience:

To be successful in your application, you will:

• Hold a degree or soon to complete a degree in Commerce/Economics or Business with an Accounting major with an Australian university or similar.
• Have 1 - 2 years or more experience in a Public Accounting firm in Australia
• Had exposure in tax, compliance work and BAS preparation, financial statements preparation.

In addition you will have:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Initiative and drive
• High attention to detail
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A desire to learn in a challenging, informal yet very professional environment

This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic accountant to move to a local firm that prides itself on its personal and professional service, yet without a long city commute.

You will also be encouraged and well-supported in further professional studies to CA qualifications.

Our Background

Offering a friendly, comfortable and modern office located in Gordon on Sydney's North Shore, close to transport with onsite parking, creates an excellent working environment and a good work-life balance. 

We serve a diverse range of clients and we offer a challenging work experience. Regular staff training both formal and informal is offered and you will be exposed to a wide range of clients and work.

We offer excellent CA study support including leave and reimbursement of course fees.

We offer a relaxed and friendly culture, with the opportunities to further your career with a professional and growing firm.