The Firm
Banyan Consulting is a professional services firm of Chartered Accountants and has a solid client base as well as enjoying continued growth over recent years.
Being a pro-active boutique accountancy firm located in the heart of Sydney CBD, we are seeking to further expand our team with the addition of an accomplished and efficient Business Services/Tax Accountant.
The role:
Job Type: Full-time Contract with Trial period and 3-month probation
. One-week trial starting at 8.30AM daily.
. Expected Start Date: ASAP
. Work in office (on-site) only
. Report directly to Firm's Partner
. On the job training will be provided to the right candidate.
Role Description and requirements:
. Preparation of clear and concise accounting workpapers using our accounting software (Xero Practice Manager, Business Fitness Active Workpapers, etc.)
. Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for all entities, including sole traders, partnerships, trusts, companies, and SMSFs.
. Preparation of BAS/IAS returns, FBT returns, PAYG Summary reports and PAYG withholding variations.
. Work collaboratively with the team and supervise their work to support the development of the team.
This diverse role will offer you the development of your technical and professional skills within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Experience required:
. Minimum 3 years of practical accounting and tax experience.
. Able to prepare financial statements and tax returns for Companies, Trusts and Partnerships.
. Demonstrate solid accounting, bookkeeping and taxation knowledge, general taxation legislative and regulatory requirements, GST regulations, and compliance requirements.
. Proficient in using XERO and MYOB (either MYOB Accountants Enterprise or MYOB AccountRight or MYOB Essentials) software including Payroll.
. For SMSFs work: Transaction processing and improving automation via BGL360 (at least 2 years' experience is essential)
. Preparation of SMSF Financial Statements and Annual Tax Returns.
. Liaise with external Auditors as required.
. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
. Able to undertake various tax planning recommendations.
Personality required:
. Honest, positive, well-organised, common sense and can-do attitude.
. Strong work ethic demonstrated by genuine commitment to work .
. Ability to solve problems and to autonomously investigate problems and potential solutions.
. Prompt and effective communication with good presentation.
. Willingness to learn and adapt to changes.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $82,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sydney NSW 2000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently pursuing any Accounting and Tax-relevant study program? E.g., CPA, CA, etc.
- Describe the tasks you used Xero and other Accounting software for.
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Preferred)
Experience:
- Tax and Accounting: 3 years (Required)
- Xero and relevant Accounting software: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English academically (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Police Check (Required)
- CA , Xero Certification (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Location:
- Sydney NSW 2000 (Required)
Work Location: In person
