Position Title: SR Tax Accountant.

Location: Onsite (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or alternative location).

Employment Type: Full-time.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AEST.

Role Overview:

- We are seeking a dedicated Senior Tax Accountant to manage the end-to-end compliance and reporting needs for a diverse client base, including Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders.

- This role requires a strong technical grasp of Australian accounting standards and taxation legislation.

- Beyond compliance, you will assist with month-end processes and provide tax planning advisory services to optimize client outcomes.

- You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy in financial statements, tax returns, and activity statements while staying ahead of legislative changes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare financial statements and tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders in accordance with Australian accounting standards.

- Exposure to Self Managed Super Fund financial statements and tax returns preferred.

- Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).

- Technical knowledge of Australian taxation legislation, ATO guidelines, and relevant accounting standards.

- Assistance with month-end and year-end accounting processes, including reconciliations and journal adjustments.

- Assistance with tax planning and advisory services to optimise tax outcomes and maintain compliance.

- Stay updated on changes to tax legislation, reporting requirements, and accounting standards.

- Experience with Xero or MYOB or Handiledge.

Skills and Experience:

- To be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following core competencies:.

Technical Compliance & Reporting:

- Entity Management: Proven ability to prepare financial statements and tax returns for various entities (Companies, Trusts, Partnerships, and Sole Traders) in strict accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

- Activity Statements: Extensive experience in preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS).

- Accounting Processes: Proficiency in managing month-end and year-end accounting cycles, including complex bank reconciliations and general ledger journal adjustments.

Knowledge & Legislation:

- Regulatory Expertise: In-depth technical knowledge of current Australian taxation legislation, ATO guidelines, and reporting requirements.

- Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying updated on the evolving tax landscape to ensure ongoing compliance and accuracy.

Systems & Software:

- Platform Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience with major accounting software suites, specifically Xero, MYOB, or HandiLedger.

Desirable/Preferred:

- SMSF Exposure: Experience in preparing financial statements and tax returns for Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF).

- Advisory Experience: A track record of identifying tax planning opportunities and providing value-add advisory services to clients.

- Qualifications: While not explicitly listed in your notes, a Senior role typically requires completion of (or progress toward) a CA or CPA qualification.

What We Offer:

- Health Insurance: We provide medical coverage up to 20 lakh per annum, which covers you, your spouse, and a set of parents.

- This is available after one month of successful engagement.

- Professional Development: You'll have access to a monthly upskill allowance of 5000 for continued education and certifications to support your career growth.

Leave Policy:

- Vacation Leave (VL): 10 days per year, available after probation.

- You can carry over or encash up to 5 unused days.

- Casual Leave (CL): 8 days per year for personal needs or emergencies, available from day one.

- Sick Leave: 12 days per year, available after probation.

- Flexible Work Hours or Remote Work Opportunities Depending on the role and project.

- Outsourced Benefits such as Paternity Leave, Maternity Leave, etc.