Accounting Assistant-Australian Background (Pooling)Outsourced Quality Assured Services Inc. (ISO Certified)

Client is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.
Within our Technology Enablement team we help our clients to augment their business capabilities. We are a rapidly expanding team seeking a talented professional to join our Dynamics practice.
Job Description
I'm looking for a degree qualified dynamic Accounting Assistant to our highly skilled Senior Accountant to assist with the growing number of clients that need management of their property investment, personal and business tax affairs.
The Role
Your role would be offering all the administrative support he needs to do his job exceptionally well - that involves assisting him with compliance, the collection of documentation, submission and lodgement of personal and business tax returns.
We have a continued drive and desire to improve our service and efficiencies - having a trusted assistant who is degree qualified frees up our Accountant time for important strategic tax planning for our clients allowing us to build an enduring relationship with our clients and ensures repeat and referral business.
Initially, the role is part-time, which may develop into a full time position for the right person.
Duties and responsibilities
Assisting in the preparation of various Australian Income Tax Returns
Preparation of year-end Financial Statements (Profit and Loss and Balance Sheets) for Business clients and Self managed superannuation funds
Preparation of quarterly Business Activity Statements;
Assist with developing client relationships and implementing client worksheets under the direction of Tax Associate;
Monitoring Accountants email and responding on his behalf, if required
Organising and planning and note taking in client video conferencing meetings
Conducting or preparing any research that the Accountant may require
Assisting in the collection of documentation from customers
Maintain accurately all client digital records
Maintaining procedures/administrative systems
Daily filing and maintenance of the electronic filing system
Qualifications
Minimum of 12 months experience working with an Accounting and Tax Practice based in Australia
Completion of a Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years of working in an Accountancy practice
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree , Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
Required skill(s): accounting, taxation, australian accounting background, xero, MYOB.
At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
Preferably 1-5 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Finance - Audit/Taxation or equivalent.
Full-Time position(s) available.
Computer Skills
High level/advanced Computer literacy
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proficient in Xero / MYOB
Preference to an applicant with Reckon Elite proficiency
The ability to learn the use of company CRM program (Sugar)
The ability to learn company-specific software
Communication Skills
Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Organisation
High levels of initiative
Fast learner
Intelligent
Responsive - Can work under tight deadlines
High level of accuracy with data entry
Eye for detail
Well-developed time and task management skills
Strong organisational skills
Flexibility and ability to multitask
Additional Information
Working Schedule
8AM -5PM Monday to Friday
Location
Office-based Temporary work from home
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