Job Info Location: MERMAID BEACH, QLD Salary: $80,001 - $100,000 Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description We are an established Gold Coast accounting practice based in Mermaid Beach seeking a qualified full-time Accountant to join our small, professional team. Our firm works closely with business and individual clients to thoughtfully manage financial affairs, effectively manage risks, identify opportunities and support long-term growth. This role involves responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of clients and delivering a range of high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services. The successful candidate will contribute to client success by ensuring accurate compliance work as well as being an asset within the firm’s collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for a variety of entities including individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships BAS and IAS preparation, review, and lodgement Australian taxation compliance and tax planning support Ongoing client liaison and advisory support Use of cloud accounting software to manage, reconcile and analyse accounts Contribute to business advisory and structuring work where required Maintain internal workflows and meet key deadlines consistently Essential Skills & Experience 4 years experience in an Australian public practice accounting role assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems maintaining internal control systems may appraise cash flow and financial risk of capital investment projects 221113 Taxation Accountant