Experienced Chinese-Speaking Tax Accountant
Casual Position | Approximately 15 Hours per Week | Rochedale South, Brisbane
Baron Accounting is seeking an experienced Chinese-speaking Tax Accountant to support the development of our Chinese client market.
This is a practical, client-facing position for someone with recent experience working in an Australian tax or accounting practice. The successful applicant must be able to communicate confidently with Chinese-speaking clients, manage client enquiries and prepare Australian individual tax returns in LodgeiT to a review-ready standard.
This is not an entry-level or trainee position. The successful applicant must be able to perform the core duties with minimal day-to-day supervision and without foundational tax training.
Position Details
- Casual employment
- Approximately 15 hours per week
- Workdays and hours to be agreed each week based on business requirements and mutual availability
- Office-based position in Rochedale South
- Casual hourly rate plus superannuation
- Additional performance-based commission
- All advertising and marketing costs are funded by Baron Accounting
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to enquiries from Chinese-speaking clients
- Conduct initial client consultations in Mandarin
- Explain the individual tax return process, service fees and required documents
- Collect, organise and follow up client information
- Review ATO pre-fill information and supporting documents
- Identify missing information, unusual claims and matters requiring further review
- Prepare client files to a review-ready standard
- Contact clients regarding additional documents or clarification requested following internal review
- Assist Chinese-speaking clients throughout the tax return process
- Follow up enquiries generated through company advertising
- Support Chinese client onboarding and relationship management
- Assist with Chinese-language marketing content and community engagement
- Encourage clients to provide genuine feedback about their experience
All tax returns will be reviewed by Baron Accounting’s Registered Tax Agent. Baron Accounting will determine whether further information or supporting documents are required and will complete the final review and lodgement.
Essential Requirements
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese, including the ability to conduct professional client consultations
- Strong written Simplified Chinese skills
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Recent experience working in an Australian tax or accounting practice
- Practical experience preparing Australian individual tax returns
- Experience using LodgeiT or similar Australian tax software
- Sound practical knowledge of common individual tax matters, including:
- Salary and wages
- Work-related deductions
- Sole trader and ABN income
- Rental property income and expenses
- Foreign income
- Medicare levy and Medicare levy surcharge
- HELP or study loan repayments
- Working Holiday Maker tax matters
- International student tax matters
- Ability to manage client files with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and record-keeping standards
- Professional communication and client service skills
- Ability to work from our Rochedale South office
Preferred Experience
- Approximately one year or more of recent experience in an Australian tax or accounting practice
- Experience assisting Chinese-speaking clients in Australia
- Cantonese language skills are desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of WeChat, Xiaohongshu or Chinese community marketing
- Experience converting enquiries into paying clients
- Experience with sole trader, rideshare, delivery driver and overseas income tax returns
- Understanding of the Australian Chinese community, international students, Working Holiday Makers and small business operators
About the Role
This role combines tax preparation, client communication and Chinese-market development.
Baron Accounting will provide the office, systems, advertising, marketing support and client leads. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing Chinese-speaking client enquiries professionally and assisting clients from the initial enquiry through to the preparation of a review-ready tax return.
An additional performance-based commission will apply to eligible completed Chinese-market clients. Full commission terms will be provided as part of the employment offer.
About Baron Accounting
Baron Accounting is an Australian tax and accounting practice providing individual tax return and business taxation services.
Our tax returns are reviewed before lodgement by a Registered Tax Agent, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, proper documentation and practical client guidance.
Location
Baron Accounting
758 Underwood Road
Rochedale South QLD 4123
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted by email only.
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter to:
[email protected]
Your cover letter should briefly address:
- Your experience working in an Australian tax or accounting practice
- Your experience preparing Australian individual tax returns
- Your experience with Chinese client development, community engagement or marketing
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted separately to arrange an interview.
https://www.baronaccounting.com/career
Pay: From $33.71 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochedale South QLD 4123: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- Mandarin Chinese (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
