Accountant – Business Services

Accountant – Business Services

• Permanent, full time opportunity 
• 2 years + public practice experience required
• Remuneration $75k - $85k + super, according to experience
• Extensive career and professional development opportunities

Our client, DOT Advisory is a dynamic chartered accounting and business advisory firm that is passionate about helping entrepreneurs to build the businesses of their dreams, through strategic planning, commercial problem solving, and mentoring.

The Opportunity:

Based in Canberra’s CBD and reporting to the Directors, this is a broad and interesting position working as part of a dynamic, positive, and engaging team. The role is responsible for providing accounting and taxation services to Dot Advisory clients under the supervision of the Directors, working effectively with fellow team members to meet deadlines and achieve great client outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of financial statements and activity statements;
• Development of financial performance and management reports;
• Engaging with clients via face-to-face meetings, telephone and in writing to communicate advice and resolve queries;
• Payroll processing, including management of superannuation and tax liabilities;
• Compiling accurate client source documentation for preparation of returns;
• Providing advice on tax matters (Income Tax, GST, Capital Gains Tax, fundamentals of trust law, and superannuation provisions);
• Preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts and SMSFs accurately and within set deadlines;
• Identifying best outcomes to maximise returns for clients, including knowledge of various tax deduction rules;
• Compilation of supporting documentation in preparation of returns, detailing issue resolution and clearly articulating how certain figures/outcomes were achieved;
• Working closely with the Directors and other staff to manage client relationships and deliver outcomes in a timely manner;
• Managing workflows including time management and prioritisation of jobs

Personal Requirements:

• Tertiary accounting qualifications in either commerce or accounting
• Completion (or intention to complete) CA or CPA program
• Experience in a Business Services (accounting and tax), along with strong technical accounting skills
• Experience in working with contemporary accounting systems including Xero and MYOB
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work deadlines, completing work accurately and demonstrating self-checking skills
• Understanding of value of strong business relationships
• Influential and effective communication skills
• Ability to understand the needs of others, working as a cohesive team to deliver great outcomes

Reward

You will be rewarded with competitive remuneration and conditions, (including payment of CA / CPA module fees), diverse and interesting work, and the opportunity to be part of an outstanding, cohesive team, committed to excellence.

How to Apply

To express your interest in this great opportunity, please click “Apply Now”.  To obtain the Position Description or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please call Adam Kowalski or Sonia Strickland on 02 6103 7*** or email *****@cbrrecruitment.com.au