Position Overview
LQ Consulting Group is seeking a motivated and experienced General Accountant to join its growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of accounting and financial functions, ensuring compliance with Australian accounting standards and taxation requirements while supporting the financial operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
· Maintain the general ledger and prepare journals and end-of-month reconciliations.
· Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and other financial records.
· Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
· Process payroll and ensure compliance with payroll legislation, superannuation and related obligations.
· Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and assist with other taxation obligations.
· Prepare income tax returns and assist with tax planning and compliance.
· Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Australian accounting standards.
· Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
· Liaise with external accountants, auditors and regulatory authorities as required.
· Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, taxation and statutory reporting requirements.
· Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and internal controls.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
· A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Commerce (majoring in Accounting), Finance, or a closely related discipline.
· At least two (2) years of recent full-time (or equivalent part-time) professional experience as a General Accountant, Financial Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Tax Accountant or in a closely related accounting position.
· Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, management reports and maintaining general ledgers.
· Experience preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS) and assisting with Australian taxation compliance.
· Experience processing payroll and performing account reconciliations.
· Sound knowledge of Australian accounting principles, taxation legislation and financial reporting requirements.
· Demonstrated proficiency in Xero, MYOB and Microsoft Excel.
· Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
· High level of accuracy, attention to detail and professional integrity.
· Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Desirable
· Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
· Experience working in an Australian accounting practice or commercial accounting environment.
· Experience with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
· Knowledge of payroll tax, fringe benefits tax (FBT) and superannuation compliance.
Salary
$85,000 per annum, commensurate with the responsibilities of the role and subject to the successful applicant meeting the required qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
