Tax Accountant AU-Apex

Harrington & Cole is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join its tax advisory team. Reporting to the Tax Manager, the role involves preparing and reviewing tax returns for individual, SME, trust, and company clients, and providing proactive tax planning advice in line with ATO requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and lodge income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships, and SMSFs.
• Prepare financial statements, BAS/IAS, and FBT returns ensuring ATO compliance.
• Research complex matters including Division 7A, CGT, GST, and small business tax concessions.
• Provide proactive tax planning strategies to optimise client tax positions.
• Liaise with the ATO and clients on assessments, reviews, audits, and payment arrangements.
• Review work of graduate and intermediate accountants, providing mentoring.
• Manage client relationships and workflow using Xero, MYOB, XPM, and HandiTax.
• Support Tax Manager and Partners with advisory projects, restructures, and due diligence.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.
• CA or CPA qualification (or actively working towards it).
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Australian public practice tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Australian income tax law, GST, FBT, and Div 7A.
• Proficiency with Xero, MYOB, XPM, HandiTax/HandiLedger or similar software.
• Full Australian working rights required.