Job Overview

Our client is a modern Australian accounting and advisory firm supporting ambitious businesses to grow smarter, stronger, and more valuable. Their work is grounded in clarity, control, and confidence — for both their clients and their team. They are seeking an Australian Tax & Business Services Accountant (Xero Certified) to join their Melbourne-led team. This is a hands-on role focused on Australian tax compliance, quality control, and operational development. In this position, you will oversee compliance work, reconcile intricate financial accounts, and collaborate closely with client managers and bookkeeping teams to deliver accurate, timely, and confident outcomes for Australian clients.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Australian Tax & Compliance: Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and complex individuals.
• Complex Tax Management: Handle technical tax matters including CGT, ESS, managed funds, rental properties, Division 7A, and cryptocurrency.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts; isolate and correct discrepancies across ATO ledger items including GST, PAYGW, and income tax.
• Asset & Liability Auditing: Maintain fixed asset registers covering acquisitions and disposals; prepare comprehensive FBT calculations and FBT returns.
• Lodgment & Reporting: Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS, calculate fuel tax credits, manage year-end tax planning files, and reconcile multi-jurisdictional state payroll tax obligations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Review and oversee work files prepared by accountants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strict deadline adherence.
• Team Mentorship: Train, mentor, and upskill junior accountants in direct collaboration with the Compliance Team Manager and Client Managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with bookkeeping, client services, and client managers to resolve intricate stakeholder queries and optimize internal compliance systems.

Requirements

• Industry Experience: Minimum 2-5 years' experience in Australian tax and compliance within an Australian Tax accounting firm.
• Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce, or Business (Accounting major).
• Taxation Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Australian tax law, including FBT, Division 7A, and trust structures.
• Software Mastery: Xero Certified; confident using Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM platforms.
• Linguistic Standard: High level of written and spoken English communication skills suitable for managing Australian stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong reconciliation skills, and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Organizational Excellence: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients, review accounting work, and meet strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a BPO or outsourced accounting environment is highly regarded.
• Hands-on exposure to Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) accounting is a plus.
• Practical familiarity operating Karbon workflow software, Koinly, or similar accounting applications.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage From Day One (with dependent cover) for eligible locations
• 20 days paid leave per year
• Paid Australian public holidays Birthday leave, tenure perks, and team recognition
• Quarterly in-person and virtual team catch-ups
• Annual company team trip
• Annual salary reviews
  

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.