Overall Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team. A Senior Accountant manages work at volume with technical agility. A high level of business services knowledge is required coupled with the ability to complete work efficiently, recognise issues of concern and opportunities as they arise and take steps to resolve or maximise those issues. Senior Accountants develop a higher level of taxation knowledge beyond basic compliance and apply this knowledge to their work. Senior Accountants are expected to have a higher level of commercial knowledge, be aware of the client’s structure and profile and approach their work in a way that recognises this structure. Finally, Senior Accountants are required to provide support and guidance to Graduates and Intermediate Accountants in the team.

Responsibilities:

Complete income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, trust and super funds within deadline and productivity targets

Demonstrated self-checking skills

Manage and allocate work for more junior members of the team

Interact directly with clients and devise solutions or deliver work to create the solution

Complete complex CGT calculations

Identify risk

Research and resolve issues associated with client work

Provide documentation to support returns

Complete Activity Statements

Complete financial statements including consolidated financial statements

Good understanding of source data and research capabilities

High level of financial reporting

Excellent understanding of income tax and able to develop multiple scenarios for tax planning purposes

High level of understanding of tax regimes applicable to client scenarios such a Division 7A, alienation of personal services income, non-commercial loss provisions, small business CGT concessions

Excellent understanding and application of GST law

Excellent application of capital gains tax knowledge

Understanding of Trust Law

Good understanding of various entity structures and the tax implications of each

Attend structured training events

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CA certification preferred or completing
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Australian Public Practice
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software

Shepard Webster & O'Neill Pty Ltd

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