AddressAbout Us:
Irwin & Associates has operated out of The Gap (inner city Brisbane) since 1974. The firm has a longstanding association with the local community and its loyal client base is made up of a wide array business, individuals, investment entities and superannuation funds.
We pride ourselves on having a strong professional culture, and are an employer of choice, which is demonstrated by the stable and long serving tenures of the Team. Complementing our local teams, is our offshore office (which we own, control and are very proud of) which provides significant support and capacity to our local accounting teams, by allowing them to concentrate on higher level work/advisory and growing client relationships.
Irwin & Associates is associated with a wider business group, which includes multiple accounting practices, complimented with legal and wealth related services. The group's accounting portfolio consists of a national SMSF administration and public practice firm, along with three other local public practice firms located in Southeast Queensland.
The business group has a national presence, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The Opportunity:
There is a need for an experienced Tax and Business Services Accountant to join our team working from our The Gap (Brisbane) office.
Using your existing skillset, we see this role as comprising of four core functions:
- Being directly responsible for the ongoing relationships and completion of work from an allocated book of clients
- Preparation of annual accounts, tax returns for business entities and client groups
- Peer review of annual accounts, tax returns, activity statements for business entities and client groups
- Researching and correctly applying (noting that we do have in-house taxation and superannuation specialists to support you) tax requirements in line with legislation and industry expectations – such as Division 7A and Section 100A requirement.
Working from our The Gap office, the successful candidate will have a hard-working attitude, possesses a strong attention to detail, has exceptional communication skills, takes pride in their work, and loves adding value to clients using their professional skillset.
Essential Skills:
- Minimum of four years’ experience in Tax/Business Service Accounting
- Comprehensive knowledge of producing and reviewing small/medium business annual financial statements, taxation returns and fringe benefit tax requirements.
- Knowledge working with various entities and corporate structures
- Be comfortable speaking with clients and internal colleagues
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- You will have a self-motivated, can-do attitude and an ability to take initiative.
Desirable Skills/Attributes:
- Experience using Xero
- CA/CPA/IPA Qualified or studying towards
- Comprehensive knowledge of Division 7A requirements and applications
- Experience in QBCC reporting and associated obligations
The Reality:
If this position is resonating with you, the reality is that you are likely a very desirable professional in the current job market. We are prepared to provide a competitive salary package for such a candidate, and will entertain any sensible requirements (such as study support, flexibility, number of hours available to work, etc.), whilst balancing out the need to have a prominent in-office presence given the high level of client engagement associated with the role.
In addition, our business group has a history of providing its staff with the ability to progress their professional careers. With this in mind, and our ongoing accounting acquisition strategy, we are well positioned to remain an employer of choice.
Next Steps
To find out more about our business, please go to irwins.com.au and the groups head entity, savantprivate.com.au
