Accountant
Visa sponsorship
Accounting & Finance · Cairns, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Cairns is home to an established accounting practice that wants a Senior Accountant to run a portfolio of SME clients from start to finish. Tax returns, financial statements, Division 7A, CGT and FBT questions and some advisory work all land on your desk, along with plenty of direct contact with clients.
The practice is looking for solid Australian public practice experience, strong tax knowledge and someone ready to grow towards a Manager role over time. Candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered where all professional requirements are met. If you trained in UK practice, note that this role asks for Australian public practice experience.
On your CV, describe the client portfolio you manage, the tax work you handle independently and your CA or CPA progress. Show your SME tax portfolio in a Build AI CV before you apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounting and tax work for your own SME client portfolio, preparing tax returns and financial statements accurately and efficiently
- Build long-term relationships and talk with clients directly about their accounts, tax and business questions
- Apply working knowledge of Division 7A and handle Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) matters
- Help clients with accounting and advisory needs, including advisory projects and other value-added services
- Keep all work to a high professional and compliance standard, working closely with colleagues for consistent client results
- Develop the technical and leadership skills that lead towards a Manager role
Requirements & Eligibility
- CA or CPA qualified, or near completion
- At least 4 years of Australian Public Practice experience
- Strong practical knowledge of Australian tax compliance
- Hands-on knowledge of Division 7A, CGT and FBT
- Proven experience with SME clients
- Manages client relationships independently
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Professional presentation, good interpersonal skills and close attention to detail
- Reliable, with a professional attitude
- Keen to learn and take on more responsibility
- Works well in a collaborative accounting team
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