INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT- BUSINESS ADVISORY

The Role

This role is primarily responsible for completing BAS, FBT tax returns and annual financial statements for the firm’s clients under the guidance of a Senior Accountant. You will assist the Directors and Managers in providing services to a portfolio of clients on a range of compliance and business advisory matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete general accounting duties related to sole traders, partnerships, trust and companies, including reconciliations, preparation of accounts, draft financial statements, and workpapers.
• Preparation of income tax returns for business entities and individual tax payers
• Accounting for GST and preparation of monthly/quarterly activity statement
• Understand and apply new tax rules and regulations
• Respond to queries from various stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• Keep up to date with business administration and produces appropriate correspondence and file notes
• Plan and organise own daily workload taking into account budget and productivity levels required

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Degree qualified in accounting, business or commerce
• Recently commenced, or the desire and eligibility to commence CA or CPA qualification
• Eighteen months to two years’ relevant accounting experience in a Chartered Accounting practice
• Demonstrates an intermediate level of understanding of relevant taxation legislation and accounting standards
• Knowledge and understanding of the preparation of financial reports and BAS
• Knowledge and understanding of preparing individual, partnership and trust tax returns
• Working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks (desirable)
• Competent in MS Excel and MS Word
• Ability to identify a problem and proactively seek guidance from their Manager
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically under supervision of their Manager. Can produce clear and succinct correspondence and reports
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to receive and act on feedback
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines

What We Offer

We’re constantly considering our offering, and welcome ideas from our team members.

Here’s some of what you can expect:

• Annual remuneration reviews
• Career Development Conversations focusing on your development and career path
• Investment in your continual learning
• An open door, feedback culture
• Support to balance your work and life commitments
• An active social club and opportunities to connect with others
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing resources including fruit, coffee, monthly massages and flu shots
• An employee referral program including an attractive bonus
• The firm is certified as a “Great place to work”

About the Firm

Hall Chadwick is a mid-tier chartered accounting and business advisory firm collaborating the skills of more than 430 staff across Australia and New Zealand. In Melbourne, our practice areas include audit, business services, tax consulting and advisory with a strong focus on international business, forensics, corporate finance, business recovery and insolvency, and private wealth.

Clients tell us they value the hands-on, personal service we offer, because they have access to experienced people and advice every step of the way.

Our membership with PrimeGlobal connects us with over 29,000 professional staff in 100 countries around the world.

All applicants much be Australian citizens or hold a current valid Australian work visa.

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