Tax Accountant Intern

About the role

A host company in Melbourne is looking for a Tax Accountant Intern. It offers meaningful work experience with strong supervision in a supportive environment, and plans to offer permanent employment to the suitable candidate. The internship lasts 12 weeks and is designed to give candidates a chance to prove their worth and secure a job offer.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, superannuation and similar entities
• Handle BAS / IAS, GST and FBT returns
• Perform bookkeeping
• Create and return financial statements and documents to clients
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office and other regulatory bodies
• Collect and enter data for financial spreadsheets

Required profile

• Student of a relevant degree or recent graduate
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• The technical and soft skills needed to perform the job
• Commitment to a career in the field of study
• Completion of a taxation-certified course
• Ability to work at least 3 days per week; options to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week are available

Required skills

• Use of MYOB, Xero and SAP
• Taxation certification

What we offer

• Guaranteed 12-week work experience
• Internship agreement with a structured training plan
• Performance appraisals by the supervisor
• Job placement assistance after the internship
• Work experience insurance cover
• Compliance with Fair Work Ombudsman internship guidelines