Business Services Consultant

Role Overview
Working closely with Managers and Principals, you will manage a portfolio of clients—ranging from individuals to small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and complex family groups. You will be responsible for preparing accurate financial reports and tax returns, while also identifying opportunities to provide value-added business advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting:  Prepare interim and end-of-year special purpose financial statements, depreciation schedules, and management reports.
• Tax Compliance:  Prepare and lodge Income Tax Returns, Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculations across various entities (companies, trusts, partnerships).
• Business Advisory:  Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts, budgets, and business performance analyses.
• Client Management:  Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and collect necessary financial data. Attend client meetings with Principals and Managers.
• Technical Research:  Investigate complex taxation issues and legislative changes, providing summary reports for Manager review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience:  2 to 4 years of recent experience working in a chartered or public practice accounting firm.
• Education:  Relevant tertiary degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business.
• Professional Qualifications:  Currently undertaking or near completion of your CA program.
• Software Skills:  Proficiency in modern cloud accounting and practice management software, key experience of desire is Xero with a secondary (not essential) MYOB et al.

Desired Soft Skills

• Communication:  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for direct client interaction.
• Detail-Oriented:  High level of accuracy and strong organizational skills to juggle multiple client deadlines.
• Proactivity:  A continuous-improvement mindset and a strong desire to learn beyond pure compliance