Accountant (General)

Byrnes Accounting & Financial Pty Ltd provides taxation, accounting, business advisory, financial reporting and compliance services to individuals, businesses, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds. We also conduct annual audits for not-for-profit organisations and provide management accounting services to Aboriginal Health Services.

The Accountant (General) will deliver accounting, taxation and advisory services, manage a portfolio of clients and ensure compliance with Australian accounting, taxation and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare management reports, cash-flow forecasts and financial projections.
• Analyse financial performance, reconcile accounts and maintain accurate records.

Taxation

• Prepare and lodge income tax returns, BAS, IAS and GST returns.
• Provide taxation planning and compliance advice.
• Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office regarding client matters.

Business Advisory

• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Analyse profitability and recommend improvements to financial management and operational efficiency.
• Provide advice on business structures and financial decisions.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, taxation legislation and relevant corporate requirements.
• Prepare ASIC and other statutory compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate client records and working papers.

Client Management

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients.
• Meet with clients to discuss financial performance, taxation and compliance obligations.
• Maintain professional relationships and respond promptly to enquiries.
• Use accounting systems including Xero, MYOB, Reckon and other cloud-based platforms.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping systems and software implementation.
• Review financial controls and recommend improvements.

Professional Duties

• Maintain client confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Remain current with accounting, taxation and legislative changes.
• Undertake professional development and guide junior staff where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting or a closely related discipline.
• Membership of IPA, CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, or willingness to obtain membership.

Experience

• At least five years of relevant post-qualification accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements, taxation returns and compliance reports.
• Knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation requirements is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and numerical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and cloud-accounting software skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client files, priorities and deadlines.

Knowledge

The successful applicant should understand:

• Australian Accounting Standards and taxation law.
• GST, BAS, payroll and financial reporting requirements.
• Budgeting, business advisory and corporate compliance.
• Accounting and financial-management systems.

Core Competencies

• Professional judgement and ethical conduct.
• Financial analysis and attention to detail.
• Client relationship management and communication.
• Teamwork, organisation and commercial awareness.

Physical Requirements

This office-based role involves extended periods of computer work, document preparation and client consultation.

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