Careers
Are you seeking a chance to be part of a boutique practice that values people and embraces new challenges every day? Do you take pride in using your extensive technical knowledge to deliver a personalized service to each client? Green Wave Accountants is a dynamic and forward-thinking Chartered Accounting firm located in Hawthorn. We have built strong relationships with a diverse range of small and medium businesses and individuals, with a focus on offering business advisory and tax services.
As our clientele grows, particularly in the film and entertainment industry and overseas, we are expanding our team and seeking individuals to fill the following positions.
Business Services Manager or Experienced Senior Accountant
This full-time opportunity is guaranteed to keep you engaged and challenged and utilise your full breadth of skills. On any given day you can expect to:
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Prepare tax returns, financial accounts, activity statements and work papers for individuals, companies and trusts
- Provide strategic advice on tax structuring and the application of Australian and international tax law
- Prepare file notes, special purpose reports and correspondence for the ATO
- Undertake research and analysis of the legislation and latest case law and ATO rulings
- Liaise with external parties including the ATO
- Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
The ideal candidate is someone with:
- Minimum 6+ years experience in an accounting firm managing a portfolio of clients
- CA qualified
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient knowledge of Xero
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude
The preferred candidate will be rewarded with a supportive environment and competitive salary commensurate with their skills, experience and any clients they may be able to bring across.
If this sounds like you, please forward your cover letter and a copy of your resume to administration@greenwaveaccountants.com.au.
Accountant
We are currently looking for an Accountant to join our team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for small business clients, trusts, sole traders and individuals
Core Tasks:
- Preparation of tax returns for companies, trusts and individuals;
- Preparation of financial accounts for companies and trusts;
- Preparation of cash book;
- Perform bank reconciliations;
- Preparation of tax reconciliations;
- Preparation of Business Activity Statements;
- Liaise with Australian Taxation Office;
- Identify and attend to all related tax matters for clients including but not limited to Division 7A, Fringe Benefits Tax and CGT
- Keep abreast of all tax legislation changes
- Prepare and maintain adequate working papers that support assumptions made and opinions given
- Liaise with Australian Taxation Office
Ideally you will be / have:
- Minimum 3+ years experience in an accounting firm managing a portfolio of clients
- CA qualified
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient knowledge of Xero
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- A proactive and enthusiastic team player
- A self-starter who can work independently
If this sounds like you, please forward your cover letter and a copy of your resume to administration@greenwaveaccountants.com.au
Administration Assistant / Reception (Part Time)
We are currently looking for a part time Administration Assistant to join our team for 2-3 days per week (negotiable). The successful applicant will assist with the administration team to deliver superior administrative support across all associated administrative accounting processes
Core Tasks:
- Preparing tax packages/documents for client meetings
- Preparing letters, quotes, engagement letters, cover letters
- Preparing standard accounting minutes and statements
- Managing correspondence with ATO and ASIC
- Liaising with clients regarding administrative correspondence
- Providing adhoc administrative suport as required within the organisation
- Managing incoming phone calls
- Process incoming and outgoing mail and couriers as required
- Managing stock and complete stocktake for office supplies
- Maintenance of client database
- Running reportings and projects as required
Ideally you will be / have:
- Minimum 2+ years experience in a similar role in a professional services environment (preferably accounting)
- A broad knowledge of administrative processes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Superior administration skills and high level of typing accuracy
- Excellent IT skills and a systems-based orientation to work processes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
- A proactive and enthusiastic team player
If this sounds like you, please forward your cover letter and a copy of your resume to administration@greenwaveaccountants.com.au