Accountant - Business Services (Property Sector)

About the role

SW Accountants & Advisors is looking for an Accountant to join its Business Services division, which serves small, medium and large private businesses, family groups and some not-for-profit and foreign-owned businesses. The team specialises in the property sector, is led by three partners and supported by seven people, and offers guidance while you manage and administer several smaller clients with face-to-face contact.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns, including Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements and Fringe Benefit tax returns
• Process and manage Tax Office correspondence such as assessments, instalments and PAYG tax variations
• Prepare the complete set of financial accounts for all entities
• Prepare and analyse standard management reports such as cash flow reports and budgets
• Prepare workpapers to the quality standard set by the Division
• Provide feedback, guidance and support to junior team members, including acting as a buddy
• Prepare budgets and bills for services rendered, and perform accounting for large investment portfolios
• Meet productivity targets, client budgets and deadlines, and identify issues to discuss with the Manager
• Other duties as required, such as training, committee membership, marketing and special projects

Required profile

• 18 months to 3 years' experience in a Business Services environment in a Chartered / CPA accounting practice, with some exposure to tax issues
• Degree qualified and having started CA / CPA studies
• Ability to support and guide junior staff and to identify issues for discussion with the Manager
• Good time management, prioritisation and interpersonal and communication skills

Required skills

• Prior experience with APS, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and competence in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Keen interest in keeping up with taxation law and accounting developments

What we offer

• Hybrid working environment
• 2 extra annual leave days per year, 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for others, plus paid volunteer leave
• Client and referral bonuses, Employee Assistance Program and wellness perks
• Assistance with home office setup, social club, tailored learning and development program, paid study leave and one paid professional membership per year
• Weekly lunch provided