Tax Accountant

Our Business

Initially established as an accounting practice in 1971, we have continued to grow and expand our capabilities to provide our clients with direct access to a wide range of skills and expertise. Today, Knight provides 3 main service offerings – Accounting, Financial Advice and Self-Managed Super and employs over 60 staff.

Through the delivery of our services and advice from across our business, we help our clients to achieve their version of financial success and support and guide them through various stages of their life.

Our business is built on relationships and our relationship with our staff is a key focus area for us. We are committed to be an employer of choice and want our staff to feel engaged, challenged and motivated.

What we offer

We have just been awarded Xref Engage’s Best Workplace Award for 2023 based on our staff engagement survey results! 

Some of the ways we keep our employees happy are by offering a broad range of benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home;
• Competitive salary;
• Phone allowance
• Supportive working environment where you will be assigned a people manager and buddy to assist you to transition into the role and support you with  your ongoing career development;
• Study support and paid study leave;
• Social events that are inclusive of all staff and paid for by the firm;
• Career development opportunities;
• Regular training that focuses on technical, advisory, leadership and people skills.
• Wellness program which includes wellness talks, health checks, chair massages, community sporting events;
• Free breakfast and healthy snacks;
• Regular morning teas;
• Ability to work with clients to achieve their goals and make a difference to their lives;
• Interesting and challenging work that will develop your skills and provide you with job satisfaction;
• A multicultural diverse working environment; and
• Great office facilities including lounge area, balcony with BBQ and end of trip shower facility.

Our Role

Working in a team environment, you will be exposed to a broad range of accounting and taxation work for high net worth individuals and small to medium size businesses.  You will be responsible for:

• Producing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies;
• Preparation of BAS/GST/FBT Returns;
• Analysing financial information to assists clients to minimise their tax and assist business clients to grow and improve their business.;
• Meeting lodgement deadlines and requirements;
• Support with Tax planning;
• Support with budgeting and cash flow forecasting; and
• Training and mentoring junior accountants.

What we look for

• A minimum of 1 year Australian tax and business services experience;
• Bachelor of Commerce/Business or equivalent;
• Completed or working towards completing your CA or CPA;
• Proficient using MYOB and Xero;
• Passionate about helping our clients;
• Team player;
• Positive can do attitude;
• Organised with good attention to detail; and
• Growth mindset.