AddressOur highly successful and well-established firm provides a progressive and flexible working environment.
Due to ongoing growth, we are looking for up to two Accountants (ANZSCO 221111) and/or Tax Accountants (ANZSCO 221113) with a minimum of 2 – 4 years’ experience to join our professional accounting team. We have permanent positions available in our regional offices including Esperance on a full-time basis.
About us
Byfields is the largest WA based CPA firm with 12 Directors and over 100 staff. We operate through seven offices, with the head office located in Belmont, and rural offices in Northam, Merredin, Narrogin, Wagin, York and Esperance.
We specialise in providing major accounting services to broad acre farmers and work with some of the larger grain growers in WA.
We pride ourselves on being a highly successful and well-established firm that provides our employees with job security, a flexible working environment and ongoing training, development & mentoring.
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With Byfields you will receive broad exposure in both taxation and financial reporting for all entities as well as work with superannuation funds.
We are a highly successful and well-established firm that provides a progressive and flexible working environment where you will gain quality experience with a focus on training.
Our clients
We manage clients located throughout the Western Australian Wheatbelt region from as far as Esperance across to Broome and the Great Southern region, supporting them with all aspects of their businesses.
Your day-to-day duties will involve, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining source documents from clients
- Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts and partnerships including bank account and GST reconciliations.
- Preparation of individual tax returns
- Preparation and lodgement of activity statements
- Assist with the preparation of taxation estimates.
- Use of accounting software including but not limited to MYOB, Xero, Reckon Accounts and Cashflow Manager to extract data for the purpose of preparing the necessary reports and documents.
- Assist and liaise with other team members with regards to workflows and client queries.
- Providing assistance with research into special taxation topics and general accounting topics as required.
- Assist with the preparation of trust resolutions, dividend minutes and other secretarial work as required.
- Liaising with the ATO and client with regards to various compliance obligations
- Other duties as directed, in line with the scope and level of the position
The ideal candidate will have:
- Public practice experience ideally
- Accounting degree
- Have or working towards CPA, CA qualification
- Client facing experience desirable
- High attention to detail
- Solid technical skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to follow defined processes and systems
- A National Police Clearance (NPC)
What you’ll need to succeed
Excellent communication and time management skills, strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and equally as part of a team.
An interest or background in agriculture is also highly desirable as we specialise in providing major accounting services to broad acre farmers and country/rural clients.
What you’ll get in return
The opportunity to work for a highly respected firm and be part of an excellent culture and a friendly, supportive team environment.
We offer an energetic, collaborative environment where employees are rewarded for their hard work with our annual pay incentives and bonuses (conditions apply).
The salary banding is $70,000 - $75,000 per annum plus superannuation.
Our staff enjoy:
- CA/CPA fees and memberships paid
- CPA/CA mentors
- Regular technical training
- Study leave support
- Professional development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities
- Discounted health fund membership
- Financial planning advice for staff
- Combined office functions
- Subsidised uniform.
- Flexible hours
- Country living convenience.
- Being a part of a family-oriented culture
- Working for a people centric company
What you need to do now
If you believe you have the skills and drive to fulfill this role, please apply with your resume and a cover letter.
If you would like to know more about Byfields Business Advisers visit us at www.byfields.com.au
Byfields is a CPA Recognised Employer
Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Byfields is an equal opportunity employer.
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Afternoon, Morning
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Afternoon, Morning
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per month
