Senior Australian Tax Accountant - Xero Certified

Senior Australian Tax Accountant - Xero Certified

Job Overview:

Are you a Senior Australian Tax Accountant (Xero Certified) looking to leverage your deep tax compliance expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment?

Our client is seeking an analytical professional with a proven track record of managing complex tax structures, Division 7A, FBT regulations, and trust compliance within an Australian firm. To thrive in this role, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce, be fully Xero Certified, and bring at least 5 years of direct Australian tax experience. Advanced confidence in Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM is essential, while familiarity with SMSFs, Karbon, or Koinly will set you apart. Join a team where your technical mastery and client-facing skills directly drive high-quality taxation services!

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST (Melbourne, AU Time), with 1 hour unpaid break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Australian Tax & Compliance: Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders, and complex individuals.
• Complex Tax Management: Handle technical tax matters including CGT, ESS, managed funds, rental properties, Division 7A, and cryptocurrency transactions.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss accounts; isolate and correct discrepancies across ATO ledger items including GST, PAYGW, and income tax.
• Asset & Liability Auditing: Maintain fixed asset registers covering acquisitions and disposals; prepare comprehensive FBT calculations and FBT returns.
• Lodgment & Reporting: Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS, calculate fuel tax credits, manage year-end tax planning files, and reconcile multi-jurisdictional state payroll tax obligations.
• Leadership & Supervision: Review and oversee work files prepared by junior accountants to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strict deadline adherence.
• Team Mentorship: Train, mentor, and upskill accountants in direct collaboration with the Compliance Team Manager and Client Managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with bookkeeping, client services, and client managers to resolve intricate stakeholder queries and optimize internal compliance systems.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Australian tax and compliance within a registered Australian tax accounting firm.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Commerce, or Business with a dedicated Accounting major.
• Taxation Knowledge: Strong structural knowledge of Australian tax law, specific corporate regulations, FBT guidelines, Division 7A, and complex trust structures.
• Software Mastery: Must be a Xero Certified accountant with advanced confidence using Xero, Xero Tax, and XPM platforms.
• Linguistic Standard: High level of written and spoken English communication skills suitable for managing senior Australian stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong ledger reconciliation abilities, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a BPO or outsourced accounting firm environment.
• Hands-on exposure to Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) accounting.
• Practical familiarity operating Karbon workflow software, Koinly, or similar accounting applications.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage (with dependent cover) for eligible locations
• 20 days paid leave per year
• Paid Australian public holidays, Birthday leave, tenure perks, and team recognition
• Quarterly in-person and virtual team catch-ups
• Annual company team trip
• Annual salary reviews