ESD Accountants

- Laverton North, Victoria
- Full-time or part time

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional to join our public practice team. The position may be tailored to an Accountant, Tax Accountant, Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeper, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and capabilities.

About ESD Accountants

ESD Accountants is an accounting and advisory practice supporting individuals, businesses, investors and self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) clients. Our services include taxation, BAS and GST compliance, accounting and bookkeeping, payroll, SMSF accounting and administration, ASIC and corporate secretarial matters, audit support, business advisory and tax planning. We also provide support in financial services and investment-related consultation in Australia and overseas.

About the role

You will manage and assist with a range of client accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and compliance matters, working alongside senior accountants and management. Responsibilities will be allocated according to your experience and may include:

· Maintain client bookkeeping records, general ledgers, journals and supporting documentation.

· Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable processing, and client bookkeeping reports.

· Prepare or assist with financial statements, management accounts and year-end working papers.

· Prepare or assist with BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations and related compliance work.

· Process payroll and assist with superannuation obligations and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.

· Prepare or assist with Australian income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.

· Assist with tax planning, SMSF accounting and administration, and audit documentation and requests.

· Support ASIC annual reviews, company registers, corporate secretarial matters and business registrations.

· Liaise professionally with clients, maintain accurate records and prepare client correspondence.





· Support senior staff with business advisory, taxation and investment-related consultation matters, as appropriate.

Essential qualifications and experience

· A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience (ideally 3–5 years) in an Australian accounting, taxation or bookkeeping practice. This is a mandatory requirement.

· Relevant qualifications or studies in accounting, commerce, business, bookkeeping, finance, taxation or a related discipline.

· Sound understanding of Australian bookkeeping, accounting and compliance processes.

· Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

· Professional written and verbal communication skills, including confidence communicating directly with clients.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgement.

Software and technical skills

Experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks is highly desirable, with strong Xero proficiency particularly valued. Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word is expected. Experience with tax preparation, accounting practice management and document management software will be an advantage.

Additional experience that will be valued

· Australian income tax return preparation, BAS, IAS and GST compliance.

· Payroll, superannuation and STP processing.

· Financial statement preparation and client bookkeeping.

· SMSF accounting and administration, and audit preparation.

· ASIC corporate secretarial and business registration work.

· Direct client communication and practice workflow management.





What we offer

An opportunity to build a long-term career in Australian public practice, with exposure to a broad range of accounting, taxation, compliance and advisory services. Training and professional development support may be provided where appropriate. Full-time or part-time employment may be considered for the right candidate.

How to apply

Please submit your current résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant Australian public practice experience, qualifications, Xero and/or QuickBooks proficiency, availability and expected salary or hourly rate.

Application subject/heading: Accountant / Tax Accountant / Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper – ESD Accountants

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview and complete a short practical accounting or bookkeeping assessment.

Suggested applicant screening questions

1. What accounting, bookkeeping or taxation qualifications do you hold, or are you currently studying?

2. How many years of experience do you have in an Australian accounting, taxation or bookkeeping practice?

3. What types of clients and Australian tax returns have you worked with (individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies, trusts or SMSFs)?

4. Describe your proficiency with Xero and QuickBooks.

5. What experience do you have preparing BAS, IAS, GST reconciliations and financial statements?

6. What experience do you have with payroll, STP and superannuation processing?

7. Have you worked on SMSF accounting, audit preparation, ASIC annual reviews or corporate secretarial matters?

8. How would you rate your Microsoft Excel proficiency (basic, intermediate or advanced)?

9. Are you comfortable communicating directly with clients and managing competing deadlines?

10. Do you currently have the right to work in Australia?

11. Are you seeking full-time or part-time employment, and when could you commence?

12. What are your salary or hourly rate expectations?

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