Senior Accountant – Australian Tax
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Senior Accountant managing Australian tax compliance for an Australian business advisory and accounting firm. Preparing tax returns, handling client communication, and improving workflows with Xero and AI tools.
Responsibilities:
- Manage Australian tax compliance work from preparation through to completion
- Prepare tax returns and related compliance requirements accurately and within deadlines
- Review financial information and supporting documentation required for tax compliance
- Manage email correspondence and respond to client queries professionally
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date
- Work closely with the onshore partner to address review comments and finalise client work
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and compliance workflows through technology and AI
- Take ownership of tax compliance matters and manage client communication
- Work in a preparer capacity, with final reviews completed by an onshore partner
Requirements:
- Strong experience working within the Australian tax system
- Proven ability to independently prepare and manage tax compliance work from start to finish
- Senior-level accounting experience with strong technical knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independently
- Ability to handle client correspondence and queries professionally
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client matters
- Experience with Xero and AI-powered accounting tools is highly regarded
- Independent contractor engagement
- Ability to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
- Must reflect this engagement on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”
Benefits:
- 100% remote work from home
- Flexible time management as an independent contractor, while aligning with AU business hours (approximately 9 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration
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