AVAILABLE POSITION

Senior Accountant

Primary Function/General Purpose

Responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. Also has a role in providing compliance and business services to a number of clients and developing client management and lodgement / deadline management skills.

Key Tasks and
Responsibilities

  • Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly, quarterly and annual BAS’s and income tax returns

  • Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities

  • Provide matters for consideration for review by Managers/Directors

  • Agree all workflow deadlines before commencing work and ensure these deadlines are met

  • Complete all workpaper files before providing for review

  • Check taxation and other correspondence before submitting to Managers/Directors

  • Research taxation matters and communicate findings with Managers/Directors

  • Delegate and supervise appropriate work to Intermediates/Graduates.

  • Mentor Intermediates/ Graduates

  • Assist in preparing advisory based services to clients

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Australian Public Practice is preferred, demonstrated equivalent commercial experience may be considered. 

  • CA/CPA qualified

  • Bachelor Degree in a relevant subject

  • Thorough knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles

  • Knowledge of applicable business and tax laws, codes and regulations

Key Competencies

  • Demonstrated attention to Detail

  • Proven ability to work to deadlines

  • Confident communication (verbal and written) and ability to engage

  • Supervisory skills

  • Good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills

Decision Making and
Delegating Authority

  • Seniors are encouraged to work independently within the scope of their role and make decisions to complete work on a reliable basis. Key issues and decisions need to be included for review as Matters for Consideration including suggested options for discussion with clients

  • Direct client contact and general advice is expected. All other advice must be approved by a Manager/Director

Reporting to

  • Senior Accountant reports directly to Managers, or Directors as applicable for individual jobs

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