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Our client is a fast-growing multidisciplinary financial services firm looking for a talented and experienced Senior Manager - Accounting & Taxto join their dynamic and growing accounting team.
Due to a steady line of work and growth within the firm, they are looking to add a Senior Manager to support the tax and accounting team in a thriving Melbourne office. As the Senior Manager your role will involve completing tax returns and financials for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and companies. You'll also be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities for better tax outcomes and an overall holistic view of financial positioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completing Income Tax returns for clients;
- Preparing Business Activity Statements for clients;
- Working in a team and assisting managers where possible;
- Preparing financial statements to current clients of the Employer and the Group Companies;
- Dealing with clients and building relationships with existing and new clients;
- Contributing to training in accounting and taxation issues for other employees of the Employer;
- Participate in Employer group activities and trainings;
- Prepare BAS, income tax, FBT returns, and other documents required by ATO;
- Liaise with external tax consultants and ensure compliance with tax governance documents;
- Manage a list of clients from start to finish in line with taxation compliance and legislative requirements and procedures; and
- An ability to self-review, taking a job from start to finish
Knowledge & Experience
- 6+ years experience
- Experience with Xero practice manager and FYI docs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office is important
- Experience completing Australian tax returns
- Experience in small business taxation legislation and requirements
- Experience reviewing junior peer taxation work
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Experience in small business taxation legislation and requirements
- Experience in completing financial statements, BASs, FBT, and Tax Returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
- Experience in setting up and managing Div 7A loan agreements
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively within internal teams.
- Ability to effectively work as part of a team and independently
- Flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Solution driven
- Ability to listen and communicate in a concise manner
- Ability to work within a team of varying experience from senior management, to intermediate and junior accountants
Qualifications / Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Qualified as a CA/CPA with tertiary degree qualifications in Accounting/Commerce or a related field.
Benefits / WFH Policy
The firm has a great working culture; with social events for staff, investment in your education & skills with a future leader’s program in place. They also have a WFH policy whereby you can work from home for 1-2 days per week.
If this opportunity resonates and you'd like to explore further, please submit your CV for review. We look forward to receiving your application.
