Senior Accountant

Full time

Do you go with the flow?… Or do you initiate it?

You’re not your average accountant. We’re not your normal accounting firm.

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Senior Accountant. You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the profession and have completed your CPA or CA. You are a team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. You’re self-motivated and embrace technology.

About the role

• Assist team member development including training of other team members when necessary.
• Provide additional value to clients by identifying needs outside normal accounting standards, and offering services beyond compliance
• Manage allocated clients directly with minimal input from Associate Directors or Senior Managers.
• Review work with Associate Directors, Senior Managers and Directors as required.
• Ensure that all work is completed on time, within budget and to the highest standard.

About you

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Successful completion of your CPA or CA.
• Demonstrable ability to work proactively and cohesively in a team.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to positively liaise with clients, team members and external providers.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and responsiveness.
• Maintaining a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Proven proficiency using Xero is desirable.

If this is the challenge & opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Salary will be negotiable based on experience.

Accountant

Full time

Do you go with the flow?… Or do you initiate it?

You’re not your average accountant. We’re not your normal accounting firm.

We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated Accountant. You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the profession and have completed or are working towards completing your CPA or CA. You are a team player with a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. You’re self-motivated and embrace technology.

This challenging role encompasses accounting, financial reporting and management accounting. If you have a proven ability to deliver great results, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment with professional development and career progression assured.

About the role

• Preparation of Annual Financial Statements;
• Preparation of Annual Tax Returns;
• Bank Reconciliations;
• Processing Payroll;
• Preparation of monthly management reports/financial statements;
• Preparation and Lodgement of BAS/IAS, Payroll Tax and PAYG Summaries;
• Client correspondence and enquiries;
• Attending client meetings with Directors;
• Working with complex client structures;
• Dealing with clients with an annual turnover of up to $50m

About you

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Successful completion of your CPA or CA or currently working towards completing.
• Demonstrable ability to work proactively and cohesively in a team.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to positively liaise with clients, team members and external providers.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and responsiveness.
• Maintaining a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Proven proficiency using Xero is desirable.

If this is the challenge & opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Salary will be negotiable based on experience.

Client Services Officer | Corporate Affairs & Tax

Are you like us – driven to delight clients and exceed their expectations?

This role would be perfectly suited to an experienced Client Services professional who thrives in a challenging and varied environment and is looking to build a long-term career with a well-established holistic financial services firm, committed to providing consistent high standards of advice & service to our clients.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years demonstrable experience in a similar role. You are proactive, a strong communicator and have a high attention to detail. You are highly organised, responsible & accountable. Corporate Affairs experience is preferred.

About the role

• Company Incorporations;
• Trust Establishments;
• Trust Deed Variations;
• Business Name Registrations and Renewals;
• Tax Registrations (ABN, TFN, GST & PAYG);
• Workcover Insurance Applications;
• Preparation of Annual Trust Distribution Resolutions;
• Management of client databases and reporting: CCH iFirm and ATO Portal;
• Working closely with accountants to help manage invoicing and WIP;
• Processing ATO correspondence including Notices of Assessment and lodgement of Tax Returns;
• Collating and scanning of documents;
• Managing secured signing through DocuSign;
• Assisting with ethical letters.
• Reception Relief including:
  • Front of house duties: Greeting and attending to clients;
  • Directing incoming phone calls;
  • Handling of incoming correspondence;
  • Booking meeting rooms and car-parks;
  • Ordering office stationery and kitchen supplies.

About you

• A record of achievement as a Client Services Officer, preferably gained in an accounting environment;
• Proficient computer skills across multiple platforms;
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to positively liaise with clients, team members and external providers;
• Detail oriented and able to manage administrative projects from inception through to execution;
• Maintaining a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

We are seeking a Client Services professional with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role. We are looking for the best. This is your opportunity to join a high-quality Business Advisory team, as part of a broader holistic financial services firm. If this is the challenge & opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Graduate Accountant

An exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team doing rewarding work for a wide range of clients.

If you’re a highly motivated individual just starting out on your accounting career who can see yourself being part of our dynamic team, we welcome your application for the role of Graduate Accountant.

About the role

As a member of The Practice accounting team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all clients are serviced in accordance with our mission statement: offering proactive service and ongoing advice.

The successful applicant will assist with or execute a range of tasks, including but not limited to;

Preparation of Individual and SME Income Tax Returns;

Preparation and lodgement of BAS and IAS returns;

Attending to Bookkeeping tasks, including payroll;

Liaising with clients regarding tax matters and with ATO and other authorities;

General administrative tasks.

We expect a high level of professionalism and application from all staff and, in carrying out this role, you will be required to:

Ensure that all aspects of General Compliance, Accounting and Tax Return Preparation work for all types of taxpayers is completed on time and within budget;

Review work with Senior Managers and Associate Directors;

Be aware and understand weekly and monthly team productivity targets;

Maintain the appropriate level of professional development to keep abreast of relevant changes in the accounting and tax professions (as well as your personal professional development).

About you

The ideal person for this role will have 1-2 years’ experience as a member of an accountancy practice, with demonstrated capacity to execute the full range of duties outlined above.

We are looking for someone who is able to work semi-autonomously, as required, and who is confident, positive, and adaptable.

You should also be comfortable dealing directly with clients and have a willingness to learn as you go. If you consider yourself to be someone who:

• Is a team player;
• Has exceptional communication skills;
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail;
• Displays initiative;
• Is motivated;
• Has the capacity to work independently and as part of a team;
• Is capable of thinking on their feet; and
• Is able to juggle a number of tasks simultaneously

…you might be the ideal candidate to grasp the amazing opportunity this position presents.

Is this the role for you?

All staff at The Practice are encouraged to maintain a commitment to personal and professional development, and you can expect to be supported in this area.

This is a challenging but rewarding role which represents a golden opportunity for you to join a supportive team, be mentored, and develop your career.

If you can see yourself as a valued member of The Practice team, we look forward to receiving your application.