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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in reviewing and preparing Australian tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and property investors, with a strong focus on compliance and attention to detail. Proficient in using Xero and related accounting systems while effectively communicating with clients and remote teams.
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Australian Tax Accounting ExperienceXero ExperienceTax Return Preparation and ReviewAttention to DetailClear Communication
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Hard Skills
Tax Return PreparationCompliance WorkBASIASPAYGCapital Gains TaxNegative GearingDepreciationSOP CreationFinancial Statement Review
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOwnershipSound OrganisationDiscretionClear Communication
Tools & Technologies
Xero TaxXero Practice ManagerFYIBGLHandiSoftMYOB
Industry Keywords
Australian TaxCompliance ProcessesProperty InvestmentJunior Accountant GuidanceQuality Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review individual, sole trader, company, trust, and property-investment tax returns
- Review workpapers, financial statements, BAS, IAS, PAYG, and supporting documents prepared by junior accountants
- Identify errors, missing information, technical risks, and inconsistencies
- Prepare or finalise work where required
- Escalate complex or high-risk matters before advice is issued or work is lodged
- Provide clear review feedback to junior accountants
- Track outstanding items and deadlines
- Liaise with the founder, clients, and offshore team members
- Maintain checklists and workpapers
- Identify recurring issues and improve preparation and review procedures
- Contribute to improving processes, checklists, workflows, and quality standards
- Provide practical feedback and guidance to junior accountants so work quality improves consistently over time
Requirements
What you’ll need- Approximately 2–3 years of relevant Australian tax-accounting experience
- Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing tax returns and compliance work for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts, and property investors
- Strong working knowledge of Australian tax and compliance processes
- Hands-on Xero experience
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to accurately review numbers and documentation
- Ability to take ownership and meet deadlines
- Professional written and verbal English
- Clear communication with remote teams and clients
- Sound organisation
- Discretion with confidential information
- Experience with Xero Tax, Xero Practice Manager, FYI, BGL, HandiSoft, MYOB, or comparable systems is desired
- Experience with BAS, IAS, payroll, bookkeeping, capital gains tax, rental properties, negative gearing, depreciation, ASIC agent services, SMSF compliance, or tax-planning work is desired
- Experience creating SOPs, checklists, or training materials is desired
- Final approval, regulated tax advice, signing, and lodgement authority remain subject to the candidate’s qualifications and authority and applicable Australian requirements
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote position
- Onboarding to Australian Client’s systems, client profiles, review standards, approval workflows, templates, and reporting formats
- Practical feedback and guidance to junior accountants to improve work quality