About The Employer

A group of Chartered Accountants who specialise in working with foreign businesses coming into Australia, mostly from Western European countries and North America, but with a growing number of Australian-based businesses investing abroad.

A well-established accounting and business advisory firm who are accomplished with international tax consulting; They also run courses around the world on international tax for tax advisers and in-house tax staff of multinational companies.

In addition, the organisation incorporates a fully regulated Australian law firm. With legal representatives based both domestically and overseas for the benefit of clients based in the UK and similar time zones.

About The Position

Due to growth both in Australia and overseas, the organisation is now in requirement of a well experienced Business Services Manager. It is a rare opportunity to gain experience and develop, with rapid advancement, working within a small team looking after internationally operating clients, based in modern CBD offices. There will be a range of duties that will include but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing staff
• Managing a specific portfolio of clients
• Developing and nurturing client relationships
• Significant client responsibility and interaction
• Providing, and assisting in providing, ad hoc client consultancy and advisory matters
• Some preparation but mainly review of company tax returns, BAS/IAS, GST and FBT returns
• Payroll administration
• Management of clients’ direct and indirect tax compliance requirements in Australia including FBT, GST, company tax returns, payroll related administration and compliance and PAYG withholding
• Involvement in tax advice including international tax and matters involving double tax treaties
• Assisting with any various client-related tasks and projects

About You

• CA, CPA, MA Tax – Paret or full Professional Qualifications
• Recent experience with an Australian accounting firm (minimum 5 years)
• A total of at least 7 years relevant experience in Australia
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Relevant IT skills (Familiarity with Xero and other accounting systems)
• Proven skills in client management and staff supervision
• Ability to gain the confidence of executives and finance staff based in the UK, Western Europe and North America

Due to the nature of the firm, it’s clients and activities it is not essential but highly regarded if you:

• Have worked with overseas-based clients setting up in Australia
• Have worked with Australian-based clients operating overseas
• Speak another major language
• Have a good knowledge of Australian direct and indirect tax including GST
• Have a good knowledge of cross border tax issues

This position will ideally suit an individual who yearns to be regularly challenged and work in an internationally centric environment.

For the right candidate, the opportunities for career advancement in this organisation are unparalleled.

There are a range of benefits not least, a structured and ongoing training and development program, high earning potential including bonuses, the ability to travel and work with large organisations and an influential position in a friendly team to mention a few.

We are eager to speak with professionals who can demonstrate much of the above and are genuinely interested in growing a range of skills in the international tax arena and advancing their accountancy / tax career. Please use the Apply details below and / or call Mark Davis @ Hamilton York for a confidential discussion on 0405 349 462

To Apply

If you are interested in this position please click apply. If you would benefit from a confidential discussion before applying please call Mark Davis on 02 9053 8999 or 0405 349 462 or can be contacted by emailing [email protected]

Hamilton York is an independent Australian specialist financial recruitment practice. We are passionate about the talent we represent, partnering with Australia’s most prestigious and ambitious companies.

If this position is not suitable please call us on 02 9053 8999 or 0405 349 462 or email [email protected] to discuss a range of other opportunities or for a general discussion and preparation for the next successful stage in your career