Senior Tax & Business Services Accountant (Australia Practice)

4 months, 4 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Finance and Accounting

Reef / Hire with Reef

Reef is a remote hiring and recruitment business that helps companies hire pre-vetted offshore B2B sales talent quickly, typically within 14 days. It focuses on roles such as BDRs, SDRs, appointment setters, account executives, sales admins, sales managers, and head of partnerships, and markets savings versus local SDRs with placement and replacement guarantees.

Design Services
11-50

Description

  • Manage and own a portfolio of SME clients across multiple entity types.
  • Prepare and lodge tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
  • Prepare financial statements, working papers, and year-end adjustments.
  • Handle BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations, and activity statement lodgements.
  • Manage monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
  • Prepare and review payroll, STP, and superannuation compliance.
  • Assist with tax planning, structuring, and advisory work including Div7A, CGT, and FBT.
  • Review and resolve discrepancies, tax issues, and compliance gaps.
  • Collaborate with senior accountants on complex client matters and advisory projects.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and respond to tax and accounting queries.
  • Ensure work is accurate and compliant with ATO requirements.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in an Australian accounting practice environment.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Strong hands-on experience with tax for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
  • Proven experience managing client portfolios independently.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS, GST, and superannuation.
  • Experience with Div7A, CGT, FBT, and year-end compliance.
  • Proficiency in Xero (required) and Xero Tax or similar tax software.
  • Experience with Karbon or similar practice management tools.
  • Strong reconciliation and financial reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities independently.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
  • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
  • Proactive communicator who can manage client expectations.
  • CA/CPA qualification or working towards it is desirable.
  • Experience with MYOB is desirable.
  • Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, or similar tools is desirable.
  • Exposure to tax planning and advisory work is desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Performance-based salary progression.
  • Direct employment with established Australian accounting practices.
  • Exposure to diverse client portfolios and complex tax work.
  • Opportunity to grow into senior or advisory-focused roles.
  • Support for CA/CPA progression and ongoing technical development.
  • Flexible remote working environment.

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