Senior Tax Accountant/Manager in Blackburn

Excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive accounting team for a company that cares about your career progression and values your input. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a client-focused Senior Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Manager to add additional experience and value to our team. The right candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, bonuses, and opportunities to further develop their skills and experience. We are excited to find an individual who shares our passion for achieving the best financial outcomes for our clients, motivated to make a difference and enthusiastic to contribute to our collaborative team. Based in Blackburn (with additional suburban satellite offices), we are a highly professional, dynamic accounting and consulting services firm, providing business and taxation services to a broad client base.

What we offer:

• Future partnership potential
• Above market salary package commensurate with experience
• A dynamic, vibrant working environment that encourages team collaboration
• Opportunity to work out of our multiple office locations
• Inclusive, highly successful client-focused practice
• Supported professional development; we will cover training, webinar and membership costs as part of your employment
• We offer some flexibility to work from home

What we need from you:

• Degree qualification in accounting, finance or equivalent business qualification
• Completed or commitment to complete CPA or CA program
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a public practice
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite of products, in particular Excel (intermediate-to-advanced level preferred)
• Demonstrated experience using accounting software (Xero and BGL360)
• Experience with the ATO Tax Agent Portal
• An understanding of the Australian Tax System
• An understanding of statutory financial obligations
• Excellent written business communication and reporting skills
• Demonstrated experience, ability and willingness to build and maintain strong working relationships – both externally and internally
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload to meet agreed objectives
• Attention to detail (Strives for excellence)
• Team orientated
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude, self-motivated

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients with assistance from other accountants within our team
• Providing consulting & advisory services to the existing client base and growing the client portfolio
• Review of tax returns & financial reports prepared by current staff
• Providing staff with feedback on areas of improvement
• Communication with clients professionally
• Build positive productive working relationships internally and externally
• Taxation consulting and compliance services
• Business services consulting, including superannuation
• Preparation of income tax returns and financial statements for Trusts, Self-Managed Super Fund, Companies and Individuals
• Preparation of monthly BAS and IAS
• Business formation and structures, including financial and taxation advice on the businesses structure, plans and operations
• Advise on matters including the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers & acquisitions, capital financing, and taxation matters
• Examine and advise on clients' operating costs, income and expenditure
• Monthly and quarterly reporting as required
• Other adhoc duties as required from time to time

If we sound like the type of practice you would like to further your career with, please attach your current resume, together with a cover letter outlining your interest in this great opportunity. Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.