Senior Accountant / team leader with australian tax experience - sign on bonusGrowth Team OPC

Job Highlights:
Start ASAP
Work in Eastwood
Sign-on Bonus if you have the right skills and experience
Competitive Benefits package
Regular Team Training, Annual Team Building Trip and Mentoring provided
Grow personally and professionally
Modern office with full amenities
Become a well recognized and rewarded professional
Work Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 3 PM
We are a team of success-focused individuals looking for awesome like-minded people to join our team to help us grow our clients' businesses in Australia. We are Growth Team.
We are looking for an Australian experienced SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / TEAM LEADER with a solid background (5+ Years) in Australian Accounting and Taxation. Candidates must be able to function with minimal supervision, supervise and mentor a small team of junior accountants and bookkeepers and in particular focus on independent problem solving, and strengthening client relationships.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Reconciling Financial Statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
Preparation of income Tax Returns for individuals, partnerships, trust, and companies
Financial reporting; Budgeting and Forecasting, Analysis and Reconciliations
Preparing Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Activity Statements (BAS/IAS)
Liaising with Australian government departments and agencies on behalf of clients
Providing accounting services to all areas of the client business as necessary
Preparing Monthly/Annual statutory lodgements
Bookkeeping
Setting up and maintaining cloud apps - Xero, Receipt Bank/Dext, Square, Deputy
Supporting clients with queries re Tax, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Xero, other systems
Perform other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate superior
Qualifications:
MUST be Xero Certified and have AU Payroll experience
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy
Ability to handle basic and complex AU Tax concepts - Div7A, FBT, etc will be highly regarded.
MUST have proven ability to supervise junior team and workflow.
Australian Bookkeeping and general ledger experience required
Minimum of 5+ years experience in preparing Financial Statements, Tax Returns, and BAS Returns for Australian Accounting firm
Previous experience in a BPO (or similar) undertaking business services and tax for Australian SME clients is an advantage, but not required if you are a super-fast learner and have the attitude to apply your knowledge for the success of your clients, our team and business.
MUST be willing to work AU shift hours (7am-3pm)
Excellent verbal and written English skills.
MUST be willing to work in our Eastwood City office.