Senior Tax Accountant

Retinue Accounting was founded on the belief that small business accounting support should be customer service focused, proactive and forward-looking, and upfront about fees and charges. Our fixed fee subscription model ensures our clients have peace of mind that we’ll give them the right advice, at the right time, at the right price with no hidden additional costs. 
We're more than a business – we're a team driven by our values and actions. Adaptability, commitment, and humility fuel our client-centered approach. We honour our promises, promote transparency, and move swiftly with purpose. We embrace new challenges, and proactively raise issues with a solutions mindset, knowing it takes a team effort to build a successful business.

Due to the rapid growth and success of our business, we're expanding our Tax services team in Sydney. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will work closely with Junior Tax Accountants to support a portfolio of small business customers, ensuring they have set their finances up for success.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tax and accounting work completed by junior members of the team, all while fostering a supportive working environment
• Assist in tax compliance for individual and business clients. Review tax returns, resolve discrepancies, and optimize tax strategies.
• Preparation of statutory lodgements (BAS, GST, payroll tax etc)
• Preparation of all periodic tax returns and compliance reporting
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, conduct research on tax-related issues, and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Ensuring timely and professional communication, therefore building strong relationships with your clients
   

Requirements

• Degree qualification with minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a public practice environment
• CPA or CA qualified or near completion of your studies
• Proficiency in Xero, Xero Tax and Xero payroll
• Proven ability to delegate, manage and review outsourced work
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• Ideally experienced in managing a portfolio of clients
• Great written and verbal communication skills. This role will require a high level of verbal communication with your peers, leadership and clients
• Enjoy working in a small but growing team, focused on delivering to their clients

Salary

• $90-$110k + super

Benefits

• Flexible working options available, ability to work from home following probation
• Financial support with any formal studies and industry licenses and registrations
• Great North Sydney location close to public transport, with beautiful serviced offices and world-class amenities
• Regular in-office and off-site social gatherings, and ongoing engagement activities to support professional development and team building.
• Employee referral programs, help us grow our business and be rewarded!
• Exceptional professional growth. We are growing quickly and are continually creating new opportunities across the business. This includes management and leadership opportunities, new roles to fit the needs of the business, lateral opportunities etc

Our Commitment

At Retinue, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to our success. We recognize that diversity goes beyond race and ethnicity, and includes differences in gender, orientation, age, religion, ability, and more. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and can fully contribute their talents and skills. We are dedicated to building a workplace that values and respects individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or other differences.

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the success of Australian small business!