Tax Accountant (Australia) - Remote | Day Shift

3 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
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

  • Prepare and lodge tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for 6-8 SME clients.
  • Prepare quarterly BAS lodgements and support ATO compliance across multiple entity types.
  • Produce year-end financial statements, company tax returns, and trust tax returns.
  • Handle monthly reconciliations, including identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Process payroll, including STP reporting.
  • Support senior accountants with tax planning and advisory work.
  • Communicate directly with clients and deliver timely financial information.

Requirements

  • 2-4+ years of practical accounting experience in an Australian practice environment.
  • Demonstrated tax preparation experience across companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS requirements, and superannuation regulations.
  • Proficiency in Xero (required) and Karbon practice management software (required).
  • Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for ATO lodgement.
  • Understanding of trust distributions, Division 7A, depreciation schedules, and year-end adjustments.
  • Ability to manage multiple client portfolios with varying complexity and deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent written English communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work remotely with limited supervision.
  • Comfortable working under month-end, quarter-end, and tax season deadlines.
  • Desirable: MYOB experience.
  • Desirable: Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, or similar document automation tools.
  • Desirable: Familiarity with SMSF accounting and compliance.
  • Desirable: CA/CPA qualification or progression toward qualification.
  • Desirable: Experience with Xero Tax or similar tax preparation software.

Benefits

  • Performance-based salary progression.
  • Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements.
  • Direct mentorship from senior accountants and practice leadership.
  • Exposure to diverse industries and business structures across the Australian market.
  • Opportunity to advance into a senior accountant or advisory role as the practice grows.
  • Collaborative, professional culture with autonomy and responsibility.
  • Professional development support for CA/CPA progression and technical training.

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