Freedom Finance Accounting Pty Ltd Hiring for Accounting Job at Melbourne Full Time

About us

Freedom Finance Accounting is an established and well-regarded Victorian based accounting and tax practice established in Melbourne and Ballarat Central. Freedom Finance Accounting is part of the Freedom Finance Australia group of companies specializing in investments, superannuation, insurance, and lending services.

About the role

Accountant

This role suits an Accountant who has had experience working closely or within the Financial Planning Industry that can hit the ground running working in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will be providing services to our accounting clients and will need to travel to our Ballarat office, as required.

The Accountant is responsible for:

· Preparation of financial statements and reports including balance sheets, profit and loss for clients and internal stakeholders

· Analysing the profit and loss statements for clients as well as examining and reporting transaction details where relevant

· Investigating discrepancies in financial statements, tax returns and client reports

· Calculating and submitting payroll tax and superannuation to relevant statutory bodies to ensure compliance on a monthly basis

· Undertaking statutory compliance requirements of superannuation, GST, PAYG, payroll tax for clients, and preparation of PAYG summaries for clients

· Creating and maintaining cashflows and budget reports and presenting them to internal stakeholders.

· Preparation of personal tax returns, Payroll Tax and BAS returns, for various business structures such as trusts, companies, and sole traders

· Conducting accounting, taxation and business advisory research and assisting clients with business issues

· Establishing Xero accounting systems for clients, including implementation, and support as well as reviewing client processes and procedures regarding the use of Xero and providing clients with advice on how to use Xero to manage and control their business

· Reviewing and correcting bookkeeper entries to ensure accuracy and allocation of entries where necessary

Education Requirements

The role requires a Bachelor of Accounting or higher degree and a moderate level of technical knowledge around taxation to perform the role well.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2-years’ experience in a similar role
• CPA recognised qualifications
• A solid understanding of Australian tax law will be advantageous
• Proficiency in Xero XPM, NowInfinity, SuiteFiles, ATO portal, Practice Ignition, and BGL will be highly regarded

About you

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure
• Thrives in a team environment

Salary range between $55,000 – $60,000 p.a. (gross), plus Super

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19