Join a thriving accounting firm in Surrey Hills, Victoria, committed to delivering exceptional financial services to its clients. Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
Responsibilities include:
- Is autonomous in role, pre-empts team and business requirements before known
- Collaborate with clients, offering strategic financial advice to support their business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the accounting department.
- Provides training and mentoring to junior staff members
- Liaises with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC
- Ability to update, maintain and reconcile fixed asset register including new assets, processing depreciation, disposals, trade-ins
- Understands business & corporate structures and their implications
- Ability to complete balance sheet account reconciliations
- Can prepared income tax reconciliation expense & tax provision
- Can prepare and finalise financial statements for companies, trusts and partnerships and associated workpapers
- Can prepare and finalise income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Can prepare and finalise SMSF financial statements & income tax returns and associated workpapers (if applicable)
- Can prepare budgets and cash flows (incl forecasts)
- Can prepare management accounts and analyse results
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or CA qualification is highly desirable.
- Proven experience as a Senior Accountant in an accounting firm setting.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and financial regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
