Key Responsibilities of a Senior Tax Accountant:

Prepare and review income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, and trusts Assist with the flow of information between the account & its clients Liaise with ATO on client matters Input data using Xero Online accounting software Prepare draft Business Activity Statement (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) for further review by the offshore Accountants Prepare and analyse Financial Statements, for review by the offshore Accountants Prepare ATO applications such as ABN, TFN, GST and PAYG Handle business entity set-up and registration Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant taxation and other related legislation and rulings Assist with bookkeeping tasks Communicate with direct manager on workflow matters Prepare financial statements in accordance with all current, legal and accounting reporting standards Identify, research and/or resolve all complex accounting issues Prepare workpapers and workflow reports for clients Analyse management accounting reports and provide advice to clients Performing other tasks as required by the client and the management.

Other responsibilities may include:

Prepare clear and concise work papers as evidence of work performed Apply knowledge of the business environment within which the client is operating and how the client is positioned in the industry Share knowledge, best practices, and industry market trends to actively increase the overall knowledge of the team Ensure processing of information into the Firm’s systems has been properly recorded Provide other support as necessary to the client Maintain current files and records accurate, and date any actions and detailed file notes Participate in internal and external training as required Review junior staff work papers and ensure appropriate evidence is documented Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing other tasks as requested by the client.