Work Certain was created with the small business owner in mind. We help small business owners get on top of their back office Finance and HR practices to allow them to grow their business rather than get lost inside them. We are a small team of passionate individuals who are truly looking to make a difference in the lives of our clients and make their business better. Our clients depend on us to ensure that the relevant compliance is met in all things HR and Finance back office related.

A little around the person we are looking for:

• Is curious, inquisitive and doesn’t accept ‘good enough’. Wants to grow their career
• Is prepared to challenge the established ways and break limiting beliefs of service delivering in the Accounting, Bookkeeping and HR space
• Is passionate about technology for good. We are not a technology company, but strongly believe in the power of existing technology to make our own professional lives better as well as that of our clients
• Is passionate about helping small business, which we see as the lifeblood of the global economy
• Understands Xero inside and out, we only use Xero with our clients
• Understands Australian taxation principles inside and out. While we have a team of in house HR experts that can assist with Award interpretation, this person will understand the complicated Australian taxation landscape across a mix of industries and the intricacies that come with it
• Has an eye for detail around various aspects of Tax Accounting and isn’t afraid to ask questions when they see something that isn’t right

What you will be doing

• Working under the guidance of our Partner and founder your role will include the below
• Prepare Company and Individual tax returns and staying updated on Australian tax rules
• Work with the inhouse bookkeeping team to ensure there is a seamless handoff between BAU throughout the year and returns come end of year
• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, and other lodgements for companies, partnerships, trusts, and a range of individual businesses.
• Undertake business advisory projects such as budgets, cash flows, and management reporting.
• Ensure all documentation, including work papers and client files, is maintained in line with the client group compliance requirements.

This is a full time, permanent role. Getting the right person on the bus is imperative and we want to ensure that you will be compensated fairly for your contribution.

• Work From Home, albeit the hope is that local office will commence over the next 12 months
• Equipment provided
• Subsidy for HMO
• Encouraged Study programs
• Travel to Australia
• Full time
• Day Shift
• Holidays aligned with Australia (NSW)
• 20 days annual leave
• 13 month pay

A little about your background

• At least five years working in a public practice / BPO dealing with multiple Australian clients
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, employment-related taxes, payroll tax and workers compensation. Proven experience in preparing BAS and returns.
• Advanced skills in Xero and all of it’s back end systems (Xero Tax, Workpapers, XPM, etc)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with clients.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to handle competing priorities.
• Ideally used Asana, Slack, MS Office 365 applications