Address
Form of work- Clearly defined career progression strategies to help you reach your professional goals
- Learn industry leading best practices that have helped Kelly+Partners achieve 30% YOY growth
- Annual Rewards and Recognition for top performers
Our Purpose
Kelly+Partners Group (ASX:KPG) is one of Australia’s most progressive and fast growing financial services groups across accounting, wealth, finance and investing. Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum, we are a certified Great Place to Work 3 years running, winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022 and a B Corp company who operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, Private Business Owners and the communities we work in be better off.”
The Opportunity
As a Senior Accountant or Client Manager you will be a key player in enabling Kelly+Partners’ next phase of growth. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the broader management team and will have at least 5+ years recent experience in a public practice environment. A competitive remuneration package is offered.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with the Partner, Manager and the team to ensure client work is completed within the timeframe allocated
• Be responsible for the provision of high-quality services to a portfolio of SME clients on compliance and advisory issues, financial reporting, ATO compliance, business advice, structuring, tax planning, superannuation and evaluation of client accounting systems.
• Complete income tax returns for individuals, company’s, trusts, partnerships and super funds within the assigned deadline and productivity target.
• Identify if the client has complied with the superannuation guarantee.
• Preparation of annual workers compensation reconciliations.
• Preparation of annual payroll tax reconciliations.
• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Preparation of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) returns including the calculation of liability from the information provided by the client.
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients including the ATO and ASIC
• Have expertise in the delegation and review of work and provision of mentoring and development of staff
• Provide commitment in providing exceptional service to our clients
Selection Criteria
To ensure your success, in addition to sharing our purpose and values, you will be a team player with professional level communication and interpersonal skills and be driven to find win-win solutions for our clients.
Capabilities:
• Identify any inconsistencies in the current year balances through comparative analysis on balance sheet items.
• Prepare financial statements from an adjusted trial balance, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and statements of retained earnings.
• Access and research information, including the use of electronic sources (Thomson Reuters on-line and the OSR and ATO websites).
• Strong communication, attention to detail, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• A desire to mentor and develop team members to achieve their full potential.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge:
• Broad understanding of income tax (and allowable measures to reduce tax), family tax benefit, company tax, fundamentals of trust law and superannuation provisions.
• Superannuation including taxation and regulatory issues.
• Business operations, structures and the dynamics of how they interact.
• Accounting standards and application
• Cash versus accruals basis of accounting
• Use tax software efficiently and effectively to complete work within deadlines.
Experience:
• 5+ years’ experience in a Chartered Accounting Practice with Superfund experience
• Preparation of Financial Statements and BAS’s
• Preparation of accurate financial accounts without direction and with minimal review points
• Be Degree qualified, CA/CPA completed.
Qualifications:
• Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand Certified or near completion.
• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in commerce or similar
Employee Value Proposition
We are continually working on evolving our EVP, our focus is on a Shared Purpose, Personal Development and Growth, Deep Connections, Wellbeing and Flexibility.
Benefits:
• Equity ownership in a successful growing business via an Employee Share Scheme
• Work/Life balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Study assistance
• Real and attainable career progression
• In depth and regular mentoring by your Partner
• Genuine commitment and access to bespoke learning and professional development
• Brand new offices with beautiful views
• Global mobility opportunities
• Working from home flexibility
• Team and social events
• Subsidised charity activities
• Flu vaccinations
• Competitive salary package
• Collaborative, dynamic and engaging culture
Company
Kelly+Partners Group (ASX:KPG) is one of Australia’s most progressive and fast growing financial services groups across accounting, wealth, finance and investing. Founder and CEO Brett Kelly launched Kelly+Partners with a mission to make our clients, our communities and our people “Be Better Off”. With 30+ locations across Australia, Asia, United States and the UK coming soon, we are a team of 450+ strong and growing!
Values
We live by our Values: We want the best for others; One Team, One Way; and We do what we say. Causes supported are the Kelly+Partners Scholars Foundation and Cancer Schmancer Movement. We are the only Top 100 Accounting Firm to be B Corp certified in Australia.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunity employer, awarded number 1 for Female Revenue for firms <$50m, we are proud of our diversity, equity and inclusion here at Kelly+Partners. We have a wonderful representation of people from all communities across our practices at all levels, no matter your, race, gender, class, sexuality, neurodiversity or physical abilities we encourage you to apply.
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