Financial Accountant CG (001-585)

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• →Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
• →Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
• →Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• →Prepare workpapers and maintain clear documentation for review

Taxation

• →Prepare and review Income Tax Returns (ITR), Company Tax Returns, Trust Returns, and BAS
• →Assist with FBT, PAYG, and other compliance lodgements as required
• →Ensure deadlines are met in line with ATO requirements
• →Identify potential tax issues and escalate appropriately

Client & Team Communication

• →Communicate clearly regarding missing information, deadlines, and outstanding items
• →Work closely with senior accountants and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality
• →Provide timely updates on job progress within XPM

Systems & Process

• →Manage jobs and workflows through Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
• →Maintain accurate client records and job tracking
• →Ensure bookkeeping data in Xero is clean and reconciled prior to preparing financials
• →Follow established SOPs and contribute to process improvements

Required:

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Australian tax and accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax regulations and ATO compliance
• Proficiency in Xero
• Experience using Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively
  
  

• Experience working with Australian public practice firms
• Exposure to a variety of entity structures (SMEs, trusts, groups)
• Experience preparing BAS and IAS independently
  

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes full ownership of their work
• A detail-oriented accountant who submits work that is review-ready
• Strong communicator who is comfortable asking clarifying questions
• Reliable, consistent, and committed to long-term growth
• A team player who aligns with Australian business hours

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)