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Do you want to work from an office with no city commute? Working in a relaxed culture, we love a laugh and having fun in the office and love working with clients!!!About the firmAegis Business Services is an award winning, progressive, cloud based Chartered Accounting and bookkeeping firm located in the heart of the trendy caf precinct of Wellington Point Village in Redland City, near Brisbane, Qld.We service clients across different industries providing you the opportunity to develop your skills and expand your knowledge in a safe and encouraging environment.We are a values-based business that believe honesty, trust, commitment, and reliability are at the heart of what we do! We are a growing firm and work with both personal and business clients. Our passion is working with small to medium businesses to help them grow. We are a tech savvy firm who embrace the cloud. Our culture is relaxed, and we embrace flexibility around our working hours. We provide regular training sessions and organise team building events during the year.About the Role:This full time opportunity is for someone who has experience within professional practice and has proven business service/taxation experience. This position is not just a back office position. You will have lots of client contact, including face to face meetings. A large portion of this role includes reviewing tax returns and financials prepared by other staff, as well as mentoring and guiding our less experienced accountants. You will work closely with and report to our Partners. The ideal candidate will be confident, motivated, have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be able to work in a friendly and professional team environment. Candidates should have a minimum 8 years work experience in public practice. They should be able to confidently complete financial statements / tax returns and manage a portfolio of clients as well as help other accounting staff and provide support to the Partners. Remuneration will depend on individual experience.Duties include:Preparing and completing of financial statements and tax returns for: individuals, sole traders, partnerships, trusts & companiesTax Planning work (budgeting, forecasting, tax minimisation solutions)Review client data filesLiaising with clientsLiaising with external bookkeepersMentoring and training less experienced accountantsManaging tax team''s workflowReview of tax returns and financials prepared by other staffAssist the Partners with BAS reviews in peak timesEssential Skills and Experience:Business Degree majoring in Accounting or CommerceMinimum 8 years tax experience in an Australian based accounting firmDiv 7A loans, capital gains calculations, different business structuresProven track record working on multiple clients at onceIntermediate level of MS Excel spreadsheetsHigh level attention to detailTeam managementA positive attitude, high degree of initiative, motivation and problem-solving abilityTech savvyQuick thinkerStrong verbal and written communication skillsCPA / CATax agent registrationSolid working knowledge of Xero and/or MYOBA sound understanding of GST treatmentExperience with preparing tax returns in Xero Practice Manager / Xero TaxExperience with preparing financials in Xero ledgerExperience advising on different entity structuresVaried client baseFlexible and friendly workplaceOption to work part of your week from home after a qualifying periodCollaborative and fun teamMake a difference in our clients business worldGrow your career with the growth of our firm.In your cover letter please include:1. A brief summary of your taxation skills and experience4. Your current work visa or permanent residence status in AustraliaThe successful applicant will be well presented with excellent verbal and communication skills.Only successful applicants will be notified.No Agents or ContractorsHow do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a taxation accountant? How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have? Do you have experience using Xero? How many years of public practice accounting experience do you have? How many years of taxation experience do you have? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a chartered accountant (CA) qualification?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as a Taxation Accountant #J-18808-Ljbffr