business services and Tax Accountant for australia-based firmA B SEE ACCOUNTING

Job Description
Business Services and Tax Accountant
If you have prior experience working for an Australian client or company in the field of accounting, we strongly encourage you to review our current job posting and consider submitting an application. We look forward to potentially welcoming your expertise into our organization.
Tasks & responsibilities
Preparation of financial statements (and supporting work papers) and tax returns for a variety of clients including:
Individuals
Sole traders
Companies
Partnerships
Family trusts and unit trusts
Self-managed superannuation funds
Client XERO reconciliation and some data extraction on client files.
Attending to year-end accounting and tax calculations and journal entries
Tax planning
Awareness of taxation compliance issues
Provide business and tax planning and advice
Preparation of organisation structure charts, ASIC management, and assistance with new entity incorporations
Attending to ASIC annual returns and other ASIC forms
Direct client communication, develop client relationships and maximize client satisfaction
Working directly with team leaders and the directors to exceed clients expectations
The ideal candidate has the following experience
Must have experience in preparing financial statements and tax returns (minimum 2-3 years) in Public Practice (including companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and individual tax returns)
Must have experience in preparing BAS's and IAS's
Manage a portfolio of clients and provide tax and business strategies to clients
Liaising with the ATO/ASIC on a range of matters
Dealing with other routine/ad-hoc accounting/tax compliance tasks
Dealing with client inquiries and requests independently
The ability to meet strict deadlines
Previous experience in a similar role
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The ability to be diligent and multitask
Strong Excel skills
Experience with Xero and Practice Manager
Familiarity with MYOB, Reckon, and Quickbooks