Intermediate/Senior Accountant

Description:

Who Are We?
Bell Partners Accountants Advisors and Auditors have been providing financial services to a variety of industries for over sixty years. As an Award Winning firm, a large part of our service is listening, planning, communicating and solving. Through performance of our engagement we gain an understanding of our clients operations that will allow us to provide a solution based approach to the issues that confront them. We also identify potential improvements relevant to our client’s general business.
Loyalty is at our core, and not our buzz word. We work hard and play hard, in that order.
The Role
As an intermediate/senior accountant your core focus is to provide optimal client service with the provision of quality, timely and cost effective accounting and business services. Key tasks include responsibility for leadership, technical competence, commercial acumen, business development and the preparation of various financial statements, tax returns and GST returns. The position also requires coaching and support of less experienced accounting staff. Responsible for client relationships - proactively works to establish and maintain effective client relationships and continually looks for ways to add value.
Join our experienced team of highly qualified and motivated individuals who strive to provide a high level of service.
Your duties will include:

• Provide day-to-day financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients and structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Prepare accounting files, including checklists to support the effective review of the financial statements
• Work closely with clients to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions and activity within the portfolio are understood and incorporated into the disclosures as appropriate
• Ensure high quality service delivery and any discrepancy is monitored and resolved professionally
• Preparation of tax returns - Personal, GST, Company, Trust, Business Activity Statements (BAS), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Payroll, Superfunds
• Mentor and provide guidance to more junior employees

Requirements to be successful:

• 3 to 5 years’ working experience within an accounting firm catering to business services
• Good knowledge of federal and state tax legislation and applicable accounting standards
• Experience/exposure of accounting and tax structures holding assets, businesses
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Xero accounting software
• Advanced computer skills on accounting software and databases
• Good attitude, self starter and willing to go the extra mile

Benefits

• We are a 100% cloud-based firm, meaning minimal paper files
• Our offices are modern and newly renovated with features like sit-stand desks
• Hybrid work environment
• Regular firm social events
• Annual ball event
• Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provided via multiple external providers.
• Weekly Lunch and Learn sessions every Tuesday where we explore a different topic presented by a team member.

If you’re seeking an opportunity where you’re not just a number, have endless support to achieve your career goals and are looking for a diverse and supportive environment - we want to hear from you - APPLY NOW!
For candidates who progress through our screening process, we are obliged to ensure that all candidates have the necessary legal right to work in Australia . We will require you to provide evidence prior to an interview.