Accountant

Looking to take your career to the next level? Then this role is for you!

Join Outsourcey and be part of our mission to revolutionize global talent expansion! We connect businesses with dedicated full-time teams in the Philippines, offering cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. Join us and help elevate businesses with complete control and comprehensive support, let's shape the future of work together!

• Minimum 5 years Australian-based Public Practice Taxation experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CA, or IPA qualification (or progress towards completion)
• Tax Agent registration desirable
• XERO certifications (Advisor, Payroll)
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on tax legislation and industry trends

Core responsibilities:

1. Client Management and Communication
2. Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication skills
3. Assist with strategic client meetings and ongoing business engagement

4. Communicate effectively with clients, managers, employees, and suppliers

5. Tax Compliance and Advisory

6. Prepare, analyze, and verify financial documents for tax returns (individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts, partnerships, SMSFs)
7. Review ATO prefill data, download and retain in client records
8. Prepare work papers and retain in client records
9. Send tax returns to clients for review and approval before submission
10. Forward ATO Notice of Assessment or Income tax statement to clients
11. Provide tax advice on Income Tax, PAYGI, PAYGW, CGT, GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, Division 7A, Land Tax
12. Participate in End of Financial Year tax planning with clients
13. Identify areas for improving client profitability

14. Convey ATO rule changes to clients as they occur

15. ATO and Regulatory Compliance

16. Utilize ATO Portal, RAM, ASIC MyGovID, and Aus Industries websites
17. Monitor ATO lodgment schedule and meet 95% on-time lodgment benchmark
18. Review client lodgment status on ATO portal and manage ATO Tax Agent list
19. Assist with ATO payment plans and resolve discrepancies

20. Provide data for external audits

21. Financial Reporting and Analysis

22. Prepare financial statements and management reports
23. Produce error-free accounting reports
24. Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
25. Produce reports on sales forecasts, cash flow, profitability, etc., with analysis and commentary
26. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

27. Participate in financial standards setting and forecasting

28. Software and Technical Skills

29. Proficiency in XERO Tax, XERO Advisor, XERO Payroll, and other accounting software (MYOB, QBO, XPM)
30. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and spreadsheet management
31. Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
32. Review and code transactions correctly in accounting software

Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to shape the HR function of a rapidly growing BPO. Work closely with a team of industry leaders who have successfully scaled BPOs in the past. Career growth and development opportunities.

Please attach your CV and we will be in touch for a confidential chat. Let's do great things together!