Accountant (Australia Public Practice) (AO-14170)

ABOUT ACCESS OFFSHORING: We specialise in providing Australian businesses with experience and qualified professionals based in the Philippines. Not only does our team of recruiters have extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting offshore talent, we also help Australian businesses implement best practice when it comes to building an offshore team. ABOUT THE CLIENT: The client is an established Australian public accounting practice specialising in small business taxation, accounting and advisory services. The firm provides practical, personalised support across tax and accounting, bookkeeping and BAS, tax planning, business structuring, self-managed super funds and business advisory. With a strong client-first approach, The client looks beyond compliance to help clients better understand their financial position, meet their obligations and make informed business decisions. JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support the team in delivering accurate, timely and high-quality accounting and taxation services to a diverse portfolio of Australian small business clients. The successful candidate will have strong Australian accounting and taxation knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to independently manage assigned accounting and compliance work. This role will work closely with the Australian accounting team to prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS and other compliance requirements while maintaining accurate client records. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Prepare financial statements and year-end accounts for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders. ● Prepare Australian income tax returns for individuals and business entities. ● Prepare and review Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS). ● Complete GST, PAYG and other routine Australian taxation and compliance requirements. ● Perform general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and account reviews. ● Review client bookkeeping records and identify discrepancies or adjustments required. ● Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for tax and financial reporting. ● Assist with tax planning and preparation of information required for client advisory work. ● Support payroll, superannuation and Single Touch Payroll requirements where required. ● Maintain accurate and complete client files and accounting records. ● Liaise with the Australian team regarding missing information, client queries and outstanding requirements. ● Assist with ATO correspondence and compliance matters as directed. ● Work across multiple client files while managing deadlines and priorities. ● Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows and accuracy. ● Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive client and financial information. Requirements SKILLS: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. ● Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience, preferably within an Australian public practice/accounting firm. ● Strong knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation principles. ● Demonstrated experience preparing Australian financial statements and income tax returns. ● Practical experience with BAS, GST, PAYG and Australian tax compliance. ● Experience working with companies, trusts, partnerships and individual taxpayers. ● Strong Xero skills and confidence working with cloud-based accounting systems. ● Experience with Australian accounting practice software and ATO systems is highly regarded. ● Strong Microsoft Excel skills. ● High level of accuracy and attention to detail. ● Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines. ● Clear written and verbal English communication skills. ● Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an Australian-based team. Benefits Here at Access Offshoring, we believe in more than finding our clients the right candidate. We believe in the human perspective. We believe in our candidates and their dreams. We believe in finding the right role for you. We are committed to working for you as much as we work for our clients. Access Offshoring is dedicated to supporting business owners and we need your help. Transforming the way businesses operate, we connect great businesses with amazing offshore talent. We recognize that we often get more done in our own designed workspace, so Access Offshoring offers a complete work from home model. Yep – that’s right, 100% work from home. But wait there’s more. Here are just some of our benefits: Work from Home Allowance HMO for you and a dependent 20 Days Annual Leave AND 5 Days Sick Leave Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay Computer Equipment Opportunities for growth Competitive Salary Originally posted on Himalayas