Accountant (Australian Clients)

Job description

About the Job
• Want to be part of a community that focuses on work-life balance, provides competitive salary and fantastic opportunities for career growth?
• S&B Private is the Colombo office of an Australian Chartered Accounting practice experiencing strong dynamic growth and we want you to be a part of it!
• Front office role with direct exposure to foreign clients who want to see your knowledge and career develop.

Why S&B Private
• We are a close knit, culturally diverse team of high achievers based in Colombo and Melbourne.
• We are all in on developing your Australian technical tax and accounting knowledge. You will attend weekly training sessions on technical topics and gain exposure to complex transactions and business structures.
• You will work alongside highly regarded partners who will get to know you personally and remain fully invested in your career development from day one.

Tax Compliance and Advisory
• Preparation of annual income tax returns, and monthly/quarterly activity statements for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts.
• Preparation and referencing of workpapers including tax reconciliation, fixed asset register, rental property calculations, motor vehicle calculations, FX calculations and capital gain/loss calculations.
• Proactively manage tax lodgement list and coordinate with internal teams and client teams to ensure that tax filing deadlines are identified and met in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Australian Tax Office and client in relation to tax payments, lodgement status, queries, payment plans and interest remissions.

Accounting
• Preparation of annual financial statements for private companies.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including analytical review.
• Calculate and post intercompany transactions such as interest charges and service fee invoices.
• Provide guidance and training to bookkeepers and junior staff and review financials and tax preparation tasks completed by them.
• Lead month end close process including AR/AP cut off, bank / loan reconciliations and posting of month-end journals.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience gained in an Australian BPO.
• Australian tax experience essential.
• Experience using Xero and Quickbooks Online.
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Fully qualified or studying toward CA / CIMA / ACCA / CPA.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with English speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to meet the demands of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including excellent organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Attractive remuneration package for the right candidate.
• Comprehensive technical training program and direct exposure to foreign client base.
• Hybrid work arrangement – enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely from home (working hours – 7.00am to 3.30pm SLT).
• Employee appreciation events, including staff birthday celebrations and regular team outings.
• Unused annual leave can be carried forward to the next year and flexible casual leave policy.
• Study support for those who are studying toward CA / CIMA / ACCA / CPA.