Senior Accountant - Business Services (4+years' experience)
WLM Accounting
Date: 4 days ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Looking to take your next step at an accounting firm that offers a fresh approach and great work environment?
We are so glad you've come across this advertisement, as we are on the hunt for our next team member to join our successful and growing firm as a Business Services Accountant.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
If you're after a role you can accelerate your career in, while having fun, this is the one. You’ll be working with a close-knit and supportive team, who will help you to grow and achieve your best, and who also aim to make work fun too. You’ll get involved in all aspects of accounting, taxation, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients - from High Net Wealth Individuals, to SME’s, to entities that are part of Significant Global entities.
You’ll be based in our amazing Sydney CBD office with great views over the quay, a fully kitted staff café, and fantastic end of trip facilities. We offer flexible, hybrid working, so after you’ve settled in you will also be able to work at home for up to 3 days per week too.
You'll be offered a competitive salary, plus the opportunity to earn more through our bonus scheme. We will also cover the cost of any additional qualifications (eg CA, CPA, CTA).
About Us
At WLM we believe in empowering business success together. We are a leading boutique accounting practice in the CBD, offering Accounting and Tax services for over 30 years. Our mission is to build strong relationships with our clients, understand their goals, and use our expertise in accounting to deliver exceptional results.
We are a paperless environment using cloud-based systems for our business applications and are proactive in utilising the latest technologies and continually improving our people, systems and processes.
Our team members enjoy an open, fun and friendly culture. We aim to promote work-life balance, while working hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients, and have regular social and learning-based activities.
Our Values Are
About The Role
As a Senior Accountant you’ll report into the Team Leader (Director) and Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to oversee and support an offshore team member. Your main roles and responsibilities will be:
We’re looking for the kind of person who will fit in with the WLM values and excels in a client facing role. So what does that mean?
You're the kind of person who is equipped with superior communication skills, whether in person, emailing, video calls or over the phone and you thrive on building relationships. You initiate tackling problems with a positive and practical mindset, proactively seeking out opportunities to improve or collaborate to achieve the best result. You're also really comfortable with technology and eager to use various tools like Xero, Office 365, Karbon, Active Workpapers, and Microsoft Teams.
To succeed in this role you'll need to be able to hand-on-heart answer "yes" to each of the statements below:
How To Apply
To determine if you meet the criteria for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and academic results. To put your best foot forward and demonstrate your interest in the role, we’d also appreciate you submit either a cover letter or video link in your application, telling us why you’re the right fit for this role and what you’d like to achieve in your career.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katrina Matthews, our Head of Operations, People & Culture by calling us on 02 9221 7777.
We are so glad you've come across this advertisement, as we are on the hunt for our next team member to join our successful and growing firm as a Business Services Accountant.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
If you're after a role you can accelerate your career in, while having fun, this is the one. You’ll be working with a close-knit and supportive team, who will help you to grow and achieve your best, and who also aim to make work fun too. You’ll get involved in all aspects of accounting, taxation, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients - from High Net Wealth Individuals, to SME’s, to entities that are part of Significant Global entities.
You’ll be based in our amazing Sydney CBD office with great views over the quay, a fully kitted staff café, and fantastic end of trip facilities. We offer flexible, hybrid working, so after you’ve settled in you will also be able to work at home for up to 3 days per week too.
You'll be offered a competitive salary, plus the opportunity to earn more through our bonus scheme. We will also cover the cost of any additional qualifications (eg CA, CPA, CTA).
About Us
At WLM we believe in empowering business success together. We are a leading boutique accounting practice in the CBD, offering Accounting and Tax services for over 30 years. Our mission is to build strong relationships with our clients, understand their goals, and use our expertise in accounting to deliver exceptional results.
We are a paperless environment using cloud-based systems for our business applications and are proactive in utilising the latest technologies and continually improving our people, systems and processes.
Our team members enjoy an open, fun and friendly culture. We aim to promote work-life balance, while working hard to deliver exceptional service to our clients, and have regular social and learning-based activities.
Our Values Are
- We work together
- We make a difference
- We build strong client relationships
- We have fun
About The Role
As a Senior Accountant you’ll report into the Team Leader (Director) and Senior Manager. You will have the opportunity to oversee and support an offshore team member. Your main roles and responsibilities will be:
- Take the lead on client liaison with a selected number of clients, supported by your Manager/ Director
- Delegate to, review, provide feedback and training to junior team members
- Review and finalise tax returns for individuals, BAS and other entities as required after preparation by junior team member
- Review payrolls after preparation by junior team member
- Review/ prepare group accounts and workpapers for complex entities, including proper use of lead sheets
- Prepare complex GST reconciliations
- Prepare complex FBT returns and identify issues
- Review client trust deeds to ensure accounts and distributions are in accordance with the terms of the deed
- Research complex tax issues e.g., CGT, tax residency, PSI
- Undertake tax planning calculations and analysis and present to Manager/Director
- Prepare/analyse relevant calculations for review using templates where required (eg hire purchase, motor vehicle, Div 7A loan repayments, borrowing cost amortisation, tax planning), with guidance from Manager/Director as required
- Assist Manager/ Director with identifying issues and opportunities for the client – eg structuring, other services
- Set up Xero files and train clients
We’re looking for the kind of person who will fit in with the WLM values and excels in a client facing role. So what does that mean?
You're the kind of person who is equipped with superior communication skills, whether in person, emailing, video calls or over the phone and you thrive on building relationships. You initiate tackling problems with a positive and practical mindset, proactively seeking out opportunities to improve or collaborate to achieve the best result. You're also really comfortable with technology and eager to use various tools like Xero, Office 365, Karbon, Active Workpapers, and Microsoft Teams.
To succeed in this role you'll need to be able to hand-on-heart answer "yes" to each of the statements below:
- I am solution orientated and here to help, no task is too small.
- I am dependable, if I say I'll do something I'll do it.
- I enjoy working with people and building strong connections.
- I am proactive, seeking out opportunities for our clients and my experience.
How To Apply
To determine if you meet the criteria for this role, please submit a copy of your CV and academic results. To put your best foot forward and demonstrate your interest in the role, we’d also appreciate you submit either a cover letter or video link in your application, telling us why you’re the right fit for this role and what you’d like to achieve in your career.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katrina Matthews, our Head of Operations, People & Culture by calling us on 02 9221 7777.
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