Looking to take your next step at an accounting firm that offers a fresh approach and great work environment?

We are so glad you've come across this advertisement, as we are on the hunt for our next team member to join our successful and growing firm as a Business Services Accountant.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

If you're after a role you can accelerate your career in, while having fun, this is the one. You’ll be working with a close-knit and supportive team, who will help you to grow and achieve your best, and who also aim to make work fun too. You’ll get involved in all aspects of accounting, taxation, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients - from High Net Wealth Individuals, to SME’s, to entities that are part of Significant Global entities.

You’ll be based in our amazing Sydney CBD office with great views over the quay, a fully kitted staff café, and fantastic end of trip facilities. We offer flexible, hybrid working, so after you’ve settled in you will also be able to work at home too.

You'll be offered a competitive salary, plus the opportunity to earn more through our bonus scheme, and we'll cover your fees for your studies (CA or CPA). On top of regular annual leave days, we’ll also provide you with extra leave for getting prepped for your exams, and some time off for your birthday too!

ABOUT US

At WLM we believe in empowering business success together. We are a leading boutique accounting practice in the CBD, offering Accounting and Tax services for over 30 years.  Our mission is to build strong relationships with our clients, understand their goals, and use our expertise in accounting to deliver exceptional results.

We are a paperless environment using cloud-based systems for our business applications and are proactive in utilising the latest technologies and continually improving our people, systems and processes.

Our team members enjoy an open, fun and friendly culture. We aim to promote work-life balance, while working hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients, and have regular social and learning-based activities.

Our values are:

We work together
We make a difference
We build strong client relationships
We have fun

For more information, check out www.wlm.com.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Intermediate Accountant role is all about applying the basic technical skills you’ve learned and being supported to take the next step in your professional career - leading into client communication, junior team development, and mastering more complex technical issues.

As a Business Services Accountant, you’ll be reporting into the Team Leader (Director level) and Senior Manager, and your main roles and responsibilities will be to:

Take the lead on client liaison with a selected number of clients, supported by your Manager
Prepate tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts
Prepare individual, BAS, and fringe benefit tax returns
Review/ prepare workpapers for entities, including proper use of lead sheets
Prepare financial statements
Conduct yearly tax planning
Prepare trust minutes and review trust deeds, with guidance from Manager/Director
Liaise with the ATO on common tax matters
Research common tax issues e.g., payroll tax, workers comp, SGC
Prepare/analyse relevant calculations for review using templates where required (eg hire purchase, motor vehicle, Div 7A loan repayments, borrowing cost amortisation, tax planning), with guidance from Manager/Director as required

If you have experience in some of these areas, but want to learn and grow in others, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for the kind of person who will fit in with the WLM values and is eager to take the lead in a client facing role. So what does that mean?

You're the kind of person who is confident to communicate, whether in person, emailing, video calls or over the phone and you thrive on building relationships. You're not afraid to ask questions and you're more likely to double check than make assumptions. Having empathy comes naturally to you, putting yourself into the shoes of your clients and other teammates. You're also really comfortable with technology and eager to use various tools like Xero, Office 365, Sharepoint, Karbon and Microsoft Teams.

To succeed in this role you'll need to be able to hand-on-heart answer "yes" to each of the statements below:

I am solution orientated and here to help, no task is too small.
I am dependable, if I say I'll do something I'll do it.
I enjoy working with people and building strong connections.
I am proactive, seeking out opportunities for our clients and my experience.

In addition to the above, you'll need to have gained a minimum of 2 years' experience in a business services accountant role, with exposure to SMEs. You should have completed a relevant bachelor degree (majoring in accounting), and are completing or interested in completing a post-graduate qualification (CA or CPA).

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure you put your best foot forward and we get the information we need to determine if you meet the criteria, please submit a copy of your CV and academic results. It's also really important for you to demonstrate your interest in the role and tell us a bit about you through submitting either a cover letter or video link in your application.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Katrina Matthews, our Head of Operations, People & Culture by calling us on 02 9221 7777.

WLM Accounting

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