Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Accountant / Tax & Administration Assistant with an accounting background and previous administration experience to join our growing tax accounting practice in Morningside.
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For approximately the first six weeks, the role will have a strong administration and client-service focus. The successful candidate will primarily assist with day-to-day administration while receiving training in our accounting and taxation processes.
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After this initial period, the role will progressively transition towards accounting and tax-related responsibilities.
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Initial responsibilities
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Answering incoming phone calls and assisting with general client enquiries
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Making outgoing calls and following up with clients
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Booking and managing client appointments
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Responding to general client emails
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Preparing, collecting and organising client documents
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Following up with clients for information and documentation
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Data entry and maintaining accurate client records
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Providing general administrative support to the tax agent and accounting team
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Learning our internal systems, procedures and client processes
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We need someone who is comfortable taking responsibility for day-to-day administration and client communication and who can become increasingly independent as they learn our systems.
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Accounting and tax development
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While performing the administration component of the role, you will also receive practical training in Australian taxation and accounting.
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As your knowledge and confidence develop, the role will progressively include:
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Preparing Individual Tax Returns
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Assisting with Business Tax Returns
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BAS preparation
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Bookkeeping and reconciliations
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ATO processes and correspondence
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Working with accounting and tax software
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Other practical taxation and accounting work
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Our goal is to find someone who can initially provide strong administrative support while being trained, and then develop into a Junior Accountant / Tax Accountant within the practice.
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Who we are looking for
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We are looking for someone who:
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Has an accounting background or accounting qualification
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Has previous administration, reception, customer service or similar office experience
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Is genuinely interested in developing a career in Australian taxation and accounting
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Has confident and professional English communication skills
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Is comfortable speaking with clients over the phone
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Can confidently handle both incoming and outgoing calls
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Is organised, reliable and attentive to detail
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Can work independently and manage multiple priorities
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Is confident using computers and able to learn recent software quickly
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Is comfortable asking questions while learning
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Has a professional and client-focused attitude
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Previous Australian tax experience would be an advantage but is not essential, as practical training will be provided.
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What we offer
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Full on-the-job training
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Practical experience in an Australian tax accounting practice
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Training in Australian taxation and ATO processes
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Exposure to both individual and business taxation
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Opportunity to develop from an administration-focused position into a junior accounting/tax role
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Ongoing professional development and potential for longer-term work
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This position is particularly suited to someone who is comfortable combining administration and client service with accounting work and who wants to build practical experience in Australian taxation.