Accountabilities

Strategic

• Provide accounting support to a portfolio of small to large clients in a diverse

range of industries and locations across Australia

• Preparation of Three Way Cash Flow Forecast and cash flow management

(training will be provided)

• Tax planning (training will be provided)
• Capital Gains Tax / GST / FBT / Adhoc advice (training will be provided)

Compliance

• Preparing Financial statements including detailed working paper files of

reconciliations

• Preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity

Statements (training will be provided)

• Preparing Tax returns (training will be provided)
• Collation requests
• GST (training will be provided)
• Superannuation (training will be provided)
• SGC statements (training will be provided)

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Reconciliations:

• Account allocations from bank feeds in Xero
• Quarterly reconciliations of GST, PAYG and Superannuation.
• Trade debtor reconciliations
• Reconciling all items in the balance sheet and profit and loss statements
• Processing Payroll and Payroll Tax
• Preparing AR cash flow statements
• Preparing necessary ATO compliance requirements
• Preparation of management reports, budgets and forecasting
• Preparation of FBT returns and work-papers
• Have an understanding of Div 7A and the preparation of loan agreements and

work-papers

• Preparation of Research and Development schedules
• Preparation and lodgement of the Ausindustry R&D forms
• Workers Compensation
• Fringe Benefit Tax

General Bookkeeping duties:

• Monthly journals
• Checking ledgers for correctness
• Monthly preparation of Management Accounts
• Daily bank reconciliation and deposits
• Payroll Processing

Other

• Research and make recommendations on how to apply taxation measures
• Assist with any other ad-hoc accounting matters

Workflow Management & Budgets

• Manage own workflow planning, including proactively looking for opportunities to

add revenue

• Proactively work with stakeholders to manage client invoicing and any disputes
• Ensure approved proposals are done on each job before starting the job
• Understand and communicate to Manager contributions identifying any gaps

3 Key

Relationships

• CFO
• Other accountants in team

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4 Desirable Knowledge Skills and Experience

• University business/ finance degree or equivalent
• 10 + years extensive accounting experience
• Solid technical skills and strong analytical, problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (fluent in spoken and written English)
• Strong accounting and tax skills
• Knowledge/experience with MYOB & XERO,
• Excellent knowledge/experience with Office 360

5 Key Attributes and Competencies

• Proactive
• Strong communication skills and team approach
• A strong client service focus and an exceptional work ethic
• Enthusiastic and eager approach towards your work
• Willingness to learn, develop and adapt while driving process change
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a positive

team

• Flexibility and adaptability
• Organised and able to meet deadlines

Desirable Knowledge Skills and ExperienceUniversity business/ finance degree or equivalent10 + years extensive accounting experienceSolid technical skills and strong analytical, problem solving skillsExcellent communication skills (fluent in spoken and written English)Strong accounting and tax skillsKnowledge/experience with MYOB & XERO,Excellent knowledge/experience with Office 360