Junior AccountantHammerjack

hammerjack is an innovative Australian company that specializes in offering top-tier skilled professionals in various fields, including but not limited to Administration, Finance and Accounting, IT Programming, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and many others.
Whether you prefer a hybrid or work-from-home setup or the full office experience, hammerjack provides all employees with the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of an eco-friendly workplace, a playroom, free meals, and unlimited access to a built-in bar stocked with drinks and snacks.
It's a place where professionals are inspired to advance and innovate, adapting to the "new normal" of today's world.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Salary Package
Health Coverage for you and one (1) dependent of the family on the 1st Day
Paid Time Off plus additional leave credits for happy days (15 Vacation Leaves and Sick Leaves; 10 convertibles to cash, 5 carry-over)
Government Mandated Benefits
Group Life Insurance
Why we are enjoying it here:
Company Provided Equipment (Laptop, Monitor, Headset, etc.)
Monday to Friday (NO WEEKENDS)
Total of ten (10) days of sick & vacation leaves (convertibles to cash)
With 13th month pay and if with additional performance bonus from the client.
Free Meal every Wednesday
Free Booze and Snacks
Social Engagement Activities
Health and Wellness Programs
Team building and Company Outing
With monthly and annual event
JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible primarily for completing the working papers and assisting the onshore team of client's tax compliance reports.
The Tax Accountant is also responsible for handling fundamental and core aspects of clients' tax compliance and may assist with advanced tasks provided by the Accounting Manager or Service Delivery Manager.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation
Should be graduate of Finance and or Accounting
CPA is preferred
Product Knowledge
Complete knowledge of client accounts and businesses
At least 1-2 years of experience in accounting or taxation
Knowledge with Australian Taxation and Compliance is preferred
General Accounting experience is preferred
Must have experience in Individual, Partnership, Trust and Company Compliance
SMSF compliance knowledge is preferred, but optional
System and Application Knowledge
Knowledge with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiar with accounting tools such as Xero, MYOB and Quickbooks
Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed
Quality
Works within the Hammerjack and Client quality guidelines
Ensures quality of work being delivered without being supervised
Communications Skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Efficiency
Works within allotted budget hours for jobs assigned
Ensures all deliverables are fulfilled on a timely manner
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIN THE FIRST INSTANCE:
Preparation and lodgement of individual income tax returns
Preparation and lodgement of business activity statements
Preparation and lodgement of instalment activity statements
Preparation and lodgement of fringe benefits tax returns
Bookkeeping in client accounting files including Xero, MYOB and occasionally Quickbooks
Payroll processing in client accounting files including Xero and MYOB
Uploading invoice payments for clients
Processing quarterly superannuation payments
Preparation of monthly management reports (i.e. P&L and balance sheet) for clients from their accounting platforms Ad hoc tasks
Any task deemed necessary by the Account Manager involving client management
Perform training in downtime to improve own skills and share knowledge with team
EVENTUALLY WORK TOWARDS:
Preparation of basic financial statements and income tax returns for businesses operating through companies and trusts.
Summary of role requirements:
Flexible hours available
1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role