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Senior Accountant

Hays Canberra, Australia
Posted 23 days ago Permanent Competitive
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$75,000 - $100,000 per year + employer super
Your new company

Our client is a growing, values-driven, high-performing accounting firm with a friendly and supportive culture who value hard work and reward people on merit. They pride themselves on going the extra mile for their clients and a commitment to quality in all they do.

Your new role

Our client offers more than traditional accounting services and genuinely partner with their clients on each step of their journey to financial success. Due to increasing demand for their comprehensive, commercial, and client-focused services, they are seeking a Senior Accountant who will work closely in high performing teams alongside Managers and Directors with the key duties of:
  • Preparing financial statements and tax returns for a diverse range of clients including Companies, Superannuation Funds, Trusts, Partnerships and Individuals.
  • Preparing Accounts and associated work-papers / statutory returns, including BAS, IAS and FBT Researching and interpreting Tax legislation.
  • Assisting Managers and Partners with business advisory engagements.
  • Assisting in managing a portfolio of clients - autonomously liaising directly with clients and being the main point of contact for client queries.
  • Overall, you will provide a premium service to our valued clients in a supportive team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
  • Must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
  • CA/CPA qualifications or close to completion
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Up to date knowledge of taxation legislation
  • Strong communication and IT skills
  • Practical, common-sense approach and a "can-do' attitude
  • Totally committed to internal and external client service
  • A sense of self-awareness and impact on others
  • Committed to personal and professional improvement
  • Hard-working and loyal
  • Professionally driven and client focused.
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability.
  • Exceptional IT skillset including the understanding of automation processes.
  • Xero experience highly valued
What you'll get in return

A salary between $75,000 and $100,000 depending on experience, as well as:
  • A fun and supportive culture.
  • Plenty of variety: you will work with a range of clients across interesting industries with different business structures.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Performance-based incentive scheme.
  • On-site parking, relaxing kitchen area including Barista Coffee machine and pool table, and close to Central Canberra's vast cafe's and restaurant zone.
What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Andrew Green at Hays on 02 6112 761 or andrew.green@hays.com.au to arrange a confidential discussion on your career.

LHS 297508 #2755998
Job ID  2755998
ABOUT COMPANY
Sydney, Australia
12100 Employees HR & Recruitment

About us

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Looking for the right role for you? 

At Hays we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As your lifelong career partners, we’re by your side, every step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a new opportunity or support in navigating a career change, we bring the expertise and the connections to partner with you to help you realise your ambition.

Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

Take the next step at hays.com.au

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