Accountant

About us:

Maurice Zhang and CO is an accounting/tax agent firm working to help small and medium-sized businesses or individual to achieve their full potential with comprehensive financial and accounting services. We are currently seeking to add a valued accountant into our team. This full-time role is to support the existing accounting team with workflow and will have various tasks covering all aspects of the tax and financial accounting world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accounting records and preparing accounts and management information for clients - Small to Medium Enterprises (SME's).

• Providing accounting support and services under the direction of senior accountant.

• Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports, and ensuring clients meet their taxation, ASIC and Superannuation obligations.

• Advising clients on tax planning and tax issues associated with business activities.

• Management of client reporting, liaising directly with clients to ensure information is received on a timely basis.

• Preparation of tax returns, Goods and services tax (GST) returns, business activity statements and instalment activity statement for clients.

• Liaising with clients, providing financial information and advice (finance report) and addressing clients inquiries.

• Visiting clients to carry out work if required.

• Helping to identify, research and resolve complex accounting & tax issues.

• Discussing client's business issues with principal.

• Supervising supporting staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• A bachelor degree or higher qualification in relevant field of study.

• Minimum three years of local experience in accounting and taxation.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• A keen eye for detail and ability to follow processes.

• Ability of working in a cross-cultural environment.

• Highest standard of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism

• Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritization and time management skills.

• Multi-language skills are highly regarded.

Salary of $60,000 - $75,000 per annum plus super will be offered to the right candidate.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.