About the job

About the role

Working as part of the Business Services and Advisory team, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of privately owned businesses and individuals. As you develop, you'll have greater ownership of client relationships and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser rather than simply a compliance accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for various entities including companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals, with exposure to Division 7a
• Preparation of Fringe Benefits Tax Returns for various fringe benefits provided
• Preparation of BAS and IAS
• Tax planning and year-end strategies
• Assisting clients with day-to-day taxation and business matters
• Liaising directly with clients and Australian Taxation Office
• Working with senior accountants and director on more complex assignments
• Managing offshore staffs and provide guidance on jobs
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients

About you

• Approximately 3–6 years' Australian public-practice accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements and Australian income tax returns
• Relevant accounting or commerce degree
• Studying towards, or has completed, CA or CPA
• Communicates well and is comfortable dealing with clients
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines
• Enjoys being part of a team
• Wants to continue learning and progressing professionally

About us

We are an established accounting and advisory firm based in Rhodes and Sydney CBD with a growing team. We value quality work, relationships and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Generous renumeration
• Flexible — build your career without commuting into the CBD
• Genuine career progression as your skills and responsibilities develop
• Direct exposure to business owners and decision-makers
• Support and mentoring from experienced senior accountants and partners
• A friendly, professional team where good people are valued
• Ongoing professional development and support towards CA/CPA qualification, where applicable
• A diverse client portfolio across a range of industries
• Increasing autonomy and responsibility as you develop

About the job

• Role Description We are seeking an experienced and motivated accountant to join our growing team at Craig Baker & Associates. This role has become available due to growth of the firm’s client base. Craig Baker & Associates is a long-established accounting practice located in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast. This role is ideal for someone with approximately five years of public practice experience who is confident managing a portfolio of clients and delivering high-quality accounting and taxation services.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and SMSFs
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS and IAS
• Client liaison and management of day-to-day queries
• Assisting with tax planning and advisory work
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and ATO requirements
• Supporting team members and mentoring junior staff where required
• Skills & ExperienceMinimum 5 years’ experience in public practice
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Xero and other accounting software
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• CA/CPA/IPA qualified or working towards completion (preferred)
• What We OfferSupportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Salary package open for discussion based on experience.

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Requirements added by the job poster

• • 5+ years of Accounting experience