Accountant / Tax Manager

Tax Manager

An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and experienced Accountant / Tax Manager to join our well established and continuously growing public accounting practice.

Kothes 

Our firm is located on the Far South Coast of NSW in the gorgeous Bega Valley. Our offices span from the beach to the bush and service a varied client base across our range of divisions - including Tax and Accounting, Audit, Superannuation and Financial Planning. This position will be located in one of our central offices of Bega, Eden or Merimbula – check out our website to learn more about us www.kothes.com.au. Kothes' culture reflects our values of integrity, commitment, professionalism and accountability. We care about each other and our clients, which has driven the considerable growth as a business in our community over the last 75 years. We want to add someone to our team that shares these values and will flourish in this environment. 

Our position available

The position will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage a team of around 7 accountants, responsible for a diverse portfolio of clients and their respective accounting and taxation requirements
• Coordination, monitoring and reviewing of BAS & IAS preparation, payroll and superannuation reconciliation, income tax return and financial statement preparation
• Deliver high level client service, including tax planning, software training and business service advice. 

This position is for an experienced accountant who strives for exceptional client service and a happy and cohesive working team. This person will have proven ability to consistently deliver – even when under pressure. This role is aimed at an accountant looking for career progression in a Chartered Accounting environment, with an opportunity for firm equity participation for the right candidate. Time working as a public practice tax accountant is desirable, but not essential.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Will be a self-starter, and not only motivate themselves, but also their team
• Genuinely focused on building a rapport with their clients and their team, striving to deliver an exceptional experience to those around them 
• Experience with MYOB, XERO, Quickbooks and Excel software

Our offering

In the post COVID-19 world, where work life balance is more important than ever, flexible working is a priority for everyone. Whilst we offer flexible working, we also believe office interaction promotes team cohesion - which is essential for successes in this role. You will need to be readily accessible and in our offices on a regular basis. A blend of working from the office and working from home will be an achievable balance. Kothes will also provide:

• Regular personal development and CPD training opportunities 
• Study and Subscription support with professional bodies including CPA and CAANZ
• Ample opportunity to develop technical skills and career advancement and progression
• Health and well-being prioritization - with a range of activities and services, including our Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration packages of up to $110,000 + super (commensurate with experience, and qualifications) with yearly salary review program
• A stunning location: close to the beach, 2 hour drive to the NSW ski fields, 1.5 hours by plane from Sydney and Melbourne or just 2.5 hours by car to the nation’s capital, Canberra. The Far South Coast also boasts an abundant range of schooling opportunities and endless opportunity for involvement with community and sporting groups.

If this opportunity catches your eye, and you believe you fit the bill, please do not hesitate to apply! Send us through your cover letter addressing the selection criteria (as stipulated in the advertisement) and an up to date CV to ***************@kothes.com.au or call Abbey on 02 6491 6*** for any further information.