AU Tax Accountant

About Asiacruit

Asiacruit is your trusted partner for Employer of Record (EOR) and compliant workforce management solutions. We help businesses scale with global professionals, seamless integration, and cost efficiency. Our team supports clients worldwide by delivering reliable, scalable, and people-focused outsourcing services.

Position Overview

On behalf of our client, Asiacruit is seeking an experienced and client-focused Tax and Accounting professional to join a busy Australian public practice team. This role will provide tax compliance, accounting, and advisory services for a diverse portfolio of clients, including small to medium enterprises, trusts, partnerships, and not-for-profits. The successful candidate will work closely with senior managers and partners to prepare statutory accounts, tax returns, BAS/IAS, and deliver practical tax advice. Reporting to a Senior Manager, this role offers exposure to varied engagements and opportunities for professional development.

Talent Pooling Notice: This role is currently in the talent pooling stage. Apply now to get early consideration and stay ahead of other applicants.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Advisory: Prepare and review income tax returns for companies, individuals, trusts, and partnerships. Advise clients on taxation issues including income tax, capital gains tax, payroll tax, and GST. Identify tax planning opportunities and ensure compliance with ATO requirements.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts, and statutory accounts in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. Assist with year-end adjustments, reconciliations, and prepare working papers to support conclusions.
• BAS, IAS & Payroll Compliance: Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), and assist with payroll tax and superannuation reporting. Coordinate with payroll providers and ensure timely lodgements.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication, timely deliverables, and proactive service. Attend client meetings, gather relevant information, and present findings in a client-friendly manner.
• Supervision & Process Improvement: Supervise and mentor junior staff, review their work, and provide constructive feedback. Contribute to process improvements and the adoption of cloud accounting and automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Audit & Support: Support external audit and regulatory compliance processes by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries. Assist partners with ad-hoc projects, due diligence, and business advisory tasks as required.
  
  

• Education & Memberships: Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline. CA/CPA candidacy or full membership is preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of public practice experience in Australia or a comparable environment, with demonstrable experience in tax compliance, BAS preparation, and financial statement preparation.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in cloud accounting packages (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online) and Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with practice management software and tax research tools.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australian taxation law, GST, BAS, payroll tax, superannuation obligations, and reporting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail & Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to present technical information clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Eligibility to Work: Right to work in Australia is required.
  
  

• Client-focused with a professional and responsive approach to service delivery.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solver who applies commercial awareness and practical judgement to client matters.
• Team player who mentors junior staff and contributes positively to firm culture and continuous improvement.
  
  

• Work-Life Balance & Compliance: Full-time role with compliance to applicable Australian employment laws, superannuation contributions, paid leave, and required work allowances.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, support for CA/CPA progression, and access to technical resources and mentoring.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborative team environment offering exposure to a variety of clients and meaningful advisory work.
• Competitive Reward: Market-competitive salary commensurate with experience and role responsibilities.