Job Overview

This full-time position leads high-level Australian tax compliance, income tax return preparation, and client advisory support. Working within Xero and collaborating directly with the South Perth practice leadership, the Australian Tax Accountant (Xero) will review bookkeeping outputs, manage year-end financial reporting, and contribute to the technical growth of junior staff. You will also participate in continuous professional development through weekly team training sessions. This role is ideal for an analytical, self-directed professional dedicated to maintaining high-precision financial governance across a diverse client portfolio.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM AWST, with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Income Tax Returns: Manage, prepare, and lodge complex Australian income tax returns and compliance documentation across various entity types (Individuals, Companies, Trusts, and Partnerships).
• Tax Advisory & Legislative Adherence: Provide strategic tax advisory support to clients while ensuring strict adherence to evolving Australian Taxation Office (ATO) legislation and guidelines.
• Bookkeeping Review & Quality Assurance: Review and oversee bookkeeping outputs, bank reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance before sign-off.
• Year-End Financial Reporting: Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, financial statement preparation, and trial balance adjustments for client accounts.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Support the technical growth of junior accounting staff through regular mentoring, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing within the practice.
• Professional Development: Actively participate in mandatory weekly Friday training sessions, webinars, and technical practice updates.

Requirements

• CPA Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification with comprehensive, 3+ years hands-on exposure to Australian taxation standards and legislation.
• Xero Ecosystem Fluency: Advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software, including Xero Tax and integrated practice management workflows.
• Analytical & Advisory Skillset: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to resolve complex tax and accounting discrepancies.
• Engagement Management: Proven organizational capacity to manage multiple client engagements concurrently while meeting strict statutory deadlines.
• Remote Autonomy & Leadership: High professional standards with the self-direction to work autonomously in a remote setup, alongside the interpersonal skills to mentor team members.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note

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