Taxation Accountant — Mittagong NSW
Compagnoni Accounting Pty Ltd
Compagnoni Accounting Pty Ltd is a public accounting practice located at 1/65 Main Street, Mittagong, in the Southern Highlands of NSW. We provide taxation compliance and advisory services to individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and self-managed superannuation funds. We are a friendly, close-knit team with longstanding client relationships and a strong focus on approachable, high-quality service.
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Taxation Accountant to join our Mittagong office on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an on-site position and is not available as a remote role.
The role
- Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and self-managed superannuation funds
- Prepare special-purpose financial statements
- Prepare Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements and Fringe Benefits Tax returns
- Analyse clients' income, expenditure and operating costs
- Review financial information for accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements
- Research and analyse Australian taxation issues — including business structures, CGT, Division 7A, trust distributions, small-business CGT concessions and superannuation contributions — and prepare technical briefings and recommendations for partner-level review
- Manage SMSF annual compliance work, including liaison with independent auditors and actuaries
- Correspond with clients and the Australian Taxation Office on compliance and advisory matters
- Assist with responses to ATO reviews and audits, private ruling applications and objections
- Prepare and maintain accurate workpapers using Xero, Xero Tax and BGL Simple Fund 360
- Maintain client records, time entries and workflow status using Xero Practice Manager and Karbon
- Manage assigned client engagements from workpaper preparation through to lodgement and post-lodgement review
- Liaise directly with clients and explain taxation and compliance matters clearly
About you
To be considered, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce or a closely related discipline
- At least two years' experience working in an Australian public accounting practice
- Practical working knowledge of Australian income tax, GST, FBT and SMSF compliance
- Experience preparing Australian income tax returns and financial statements for individuals and business entities
- Proficiency in Xero and Xero Tax
- Experience using BGL Simple Fund 360 or equivalent SMSF compliance software
- A high standard of technical accuracy, with demonstrated ability to prepare compliance work requiring minimal partner-level review
- Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail across all client work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A friendly and professional communication style, with the ability to build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues
- The ability to manage assigned work, meet deadlines and communicate directly with clients
Experience using Karbon or Xero Practice Manager will be advantageous but is not essential.
CA or CPA membership or enrolment is not required for this position.
Employment details
Employer: Compagnoni Accounting Pty Ltd
Position: Taxation Accountant
Location: 1/65 Main Street, Mittagong NSW 2575
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Work arrangement: On-site; not remote
Salary: $90,000 per annum plus superannuation
Pay: $90,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Australian Taxation Accountant: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
