Intermediate Tax Accountant

Outstanding, Fast Growing Mid Sized Accounting Firm ( Big on Advisory )

$75,000 - $90,000 + super

Fabulous opportunity for an ambitious intermediate accountant to join one of Newcastle's largest and most respected locally owned accounting firms. This firm draws on a leadership team with over 180 years of combined experience to deliver tailored accounting, tax and advisory services to a diverse client base.

Candidates benefit from a highly knowledge leadership team, incredibly low turnover, an outstanding team, and high quality, growth phase clients to work with. The focus is on building long-term relationships with clients, and with team members. With regular training and support from all staff you will enjoy going off to work and benefitting from all this lovely firm has to offer.  

The benefits on offer to you:

• 2 days work from home (upon passing probation)

• Flexible start/finish hours to suit your life outside of work

• Monthly RDO's

• Daily lunch provided for the whole team (pick what you want)

• Stable organisation with very low staff turnover

• Salary review at end of probation, and annually

• CA/CPA study support alongside 2 days of study leave

• Quarterly and annual social events chosen by employees

About the role:

You will be responsible for handling client files from start to finish, being delegated workflow from senior accountants and managers. You may also be asked to speak with clients via phone/email with general queries and advice, with the eventual goal to get you client facing as soon as you're comfortable.

• Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders

• Prepare and lodge income tax returns, BAS, IAS, and FBT returns

• Assist with Div 7A, CGT and FBT calculations under the guidance of senior accountants

• Maintain accurate client files and ensure all compliance deadlines are met

• Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory bodies to resolve queries

What you will bring:

• 2-3+ years previous experience working in an Australian accounting firm

• Tertiary qualification in accounting/commerce/finance

• Knowledge of MYOB and XERO

• CA/CPA in progress, or looking to begin

• Excellent attention to detail & good organisational skills

• A willingness to collaborate, & work in a team

• Ambition & drive to progress in your role/the business

To be considered you will ideally have: 

• Your CA/CPA Qualifications or studying towards

• Strong tax compliance interpretation skills

• 2-3 + years’ experience in an Australian Accounting Firm

• Experience producing tax returns and financial statements for companies, trusts and partnerships and calculating Division 7A, CGT and FBT

• Experience with Xero (preferred)

How to Apply:

Apply through SEEK now OR email resume directly to jos•••@mwrecruitment.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-carson01/For further information please call Josh Carson on (07) •••• •406 or direct line 04•• ••• 160

Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.