• Close to public transport
• Growing organisation
• Top 100 Australian Accounting Firm in 2024 as judged by The Australian Financial Review

An exciting and rewarding position exists within the Brisbane team of our growing National Accounting and Business Services, Property Tax and Wealth Advisory firm for a Business Services Accountant to join our team.

Our office hours are 8:45am to 5:15pm Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch, based out of our Cannon Hill office, full-time.

WSC Group's areas of expertise include:

• Personal Tax & Property Tax Advice
• Business Advisory Services
• Tax Consulting
• Management Consulting - Strategy & Planning
• Financial Planning
• Audit
• Corporate Secretarial Services
• Superannuation

Our business has a fantastic team-based, entrepreneurial, and client-service centered culture because we believe our approach to clients' accounting needs should be as unique as they are. By understanding how our clients conduct their business we can offer straightforward advice and guidance.

Our vision is to be regarded by our clients, our competitors, and our staff as being the firm of excellence in the financial services profession. Every day we inspire our clients and staff to achieve greater success, wealth, financial security and work / life balance that without WSC Group would not be obtainable.

As part of our training and development for our staff, we hold weekly in-house training sessions for our professional team members to discuss and review topics relevant to the clients within the firm. We also hold monthly career mentoring sessions to help our employees achieve their career goals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Business Services Accountant to join our firm. The successful candidate will have completed their CPA/CA qualifications and be a reliable, motivated, and well-presented individual who has a mature and proactive approach to work. They will have at least 5 years' experience in a comparable Public Practice Accounting role.

In this role, your duties will include:

1. Advanced Tax Planning and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and review of complex individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimising tax positions through advanced planning strategies.
2. BAS and IAS Oversight: Supervise the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
3. Strategic PAYG Withholding Management: Lead the preparation of PAYG withholding tax variation applications, aligning tax withholdings with client income and cash flow for optimal tax outcomes.
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare, review, and present comprehensive financial statements and management reports for directors, management, shareholders, and statutory bodies, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
5. Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing tax issues, providing strategic advice, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
6. ATO Liaison: Communicate directly with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to resolve complex compliance matters, lodge necessary documents, and advocate on behalf of clients.
7. Business Advisory Services: Provide high-level business advisory services, including financial performance analysis, key metrics evaluation, and strategic planning to support client business growth.
8. QBCC Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with QBCC licensing and reporting requirements, including annual financial reporting and maintaining accurate records to meet QBCC standards. Provide expert guidance on QBCC-related matters to clients in the construction industry.
9. Team Leadership and Development: Mentor and train junior accounting team members, conduct quality reviews, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

The successful applicant will need to have:

• CPA or CA designation
• 5 years + comparable experience in a Public Practice Accounting role
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisational and task management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Enjoy working as part of a team

The ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, a proactive nature, vitality and a passion for providing superior service are essential attributes of the successful candidate. Our firm is growing, and we are after an ambitious accountant who wants to grow with our practice.

We have a great work environment and a strong emphasis on working with our accountants to develop their professional skills and align their success with our own.

Please send through a detailed cover letter, outlining why you want to join the WSC Group team, and resume with your application.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.