Accountant

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team, working across a varied portfolio of tax and compliance work for Australian clients. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical tax knowledge, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage a busy workload independently. This is a non-client-facing role, focused on preparation and compliance work behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare tax returns for a range of entity types, including companies, trusts, individuals, partnerships, and (occasionally) sole traders
Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
Prepare Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns
Assist with tax planning preparation where required (not mandatory, but highly regarded)
Handle occasional administrative tasks, including ATO correspondence and phone calls
Ensure all work is accurate, compliant, and completed within relevant deadlines
Work closely with the internal team to manage workflow and priorities
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience working in Australian tax and accounting
Strong working knowledge of company, trust, individual, and partnership tax return preparation
Experience preparing BAS, IAS, and FBT returns
Comfortable liaising with the ATO via phone when required
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients/entities at once
Not required to be client-facing, but must be confident handling ATO calls professionally
Nice to Have
Experience with tax planning preparation
Experience working with [insert software, e.g. Xero, MYOB, Reckon, or specific tax software if relevant]

Work arrangement
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