Accountant - Business Services

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Accountant to join the Nexia Canberra Business Services Division in the heart of Canberra!

The Nexia Australia network, supported by global links to Nexia International, provides a holistic solution to a diverse range of clients - from large corporate organisations to privately owned businesses, as well as high net worth individuals. Nexia Canberra’s Office is based in the Canberra CBD, with a team of 8 partners and over 80 staff across our diverse service offering.
We understand that our greatest asset is our people and believe that having great clients and a great team makes us a great Firm! In the continual expansion of our team, we currently have an opportunity available within our Business Services Division (BSD) for an experienced and knowledgeable Accountant!
As an employee within our Business Services Division, you will experience a supportive and welcoming culture that recognises and appreciates how your employment contributes to your lifestyle and overall wellbeing. We aim to have a balanced approach to our Employee Benefits that supports and improves your quality of life, including:

• team and Firm-wide social events;
• opportunities for ongoing professional development;
• corporate wellness partnerships;
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ policy;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and
• encouragement of continual learning through quality on-the-job training, and support to attend suitable external seminars and workshops.

At Nexia Canberra, you will be continually rewarded with networking and career opportunities, provided in a supportive working environment by experienced professionals who embrace flexibility and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
The Accountant position within our BSD Team provides you with the unique opportunity to work with a diverse client base across a wide range of industry backgrounds, providing innovative solutions while delivering necessary services including, but not limited to, tax compliance reporting. Our Accountants are responsible for independently preparing income tax returns, financial accounts, BAS, and FBT for clients, while assisting managers, partners, and other colleagues in meeting client's needs within time and budget requirements. This position is also responsible for tasks including:

• working collaboratively as an active member of the BSD team, attending meetings, and communicating issues to support continuous quality improvement processes;
• drafting bills for each job, calculating write-ons/write-offs, and analysing reasons for the latter;
• maintaining an understanding of client businesses and highlight areas/strategies to benefit the client;
• assisting with bookkeeping for clients including processing and reconciling transactions and processing payroll; and
• the management of personal workflow to ensures deadlines and budgetary constraints are met.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will:

• have a Bachelor of Accounting;
• have a Master of Accounting (preferred);
• be commencing the CA/CPA program;
• be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite;
• have two (2) to six (6) years’ experience working in a public practice accountancy Firm;
• have a minimum two (2) years’ experience working with Xero and/or MYOB; and
• be a current Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have a suitable working visa.

In addition, you will:

• be an enthusiastic team player;
• demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate a high standard of professionalism;
• take responsibility for achieving productive time budget;
• be self-motivated and autonomous in seeking out professional development opportunities; and
• demonstrate high-level technical aptitude, including excellent attention to detail.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 plus super p.a., dependent on the experience of the candidate.
If you think that Nexia Canberra might be a good fit for you and your career, we enthusiastically encourage you to apply for the role!
Nexia Canberra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community, and we encourage and celebrate diversity.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.
For further information or to obtain a copy of the relevant position description, please email recruitment@nexiacanberra.com.au