ACCOUNTANT in Cutting Edge Accounting at Business Services & Corporate Advisory

Cutting Edge Accounting is a Cairns based progressive accounting firm. The firm acts for business clients across Australia in a variety of industries that will keep you interested and engaged.  This firm has made a commitment to provide value to business owners who engage our services.

As a result of the growing demand for our services, we are seeking a motivated accountant with up to 2 years experience to join our team. 

You’ll enjoy being part of our team, and you’ll enjoy dealing with our clients who are progressive thinkers with ambition. As a team member at Cutting Edge Accounting, you’re not only part of a firm that ‘gets’ the latest cloud-based technologies and social media, but who actually uses this technology every day. We’re an entrepreneurial firm with a vision for what the role of an accountant really can be

ABOUT YOU

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent telephone manner and skills
• Willingness to learn, show initiative and be a positive “team player” 
• Positive and happy attitude 
• Highest standard of ethics, confidentiality and professionalism 
• Excellent time management skills
• Certificate in Accounting / Clerical Services (at minimum)
• Basic experience in the preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns
• Basic knowledge of taxation legislation
• Basic XERO / MYOB / Reckon knowledge
• Good use of Word, Excel and Outlook

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client meetings
• Follow up to clients with queries 
• Assist with the flow of information between clients and our firm
• Computer data input using XERO Online Accounting Software
• Prepare Draft Business Activity Statements (BAS’s) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS’s) for review by the Accountants
• Prepare Draft Financial Statements, including Depreciation Schedules for review by the Accountants
• Prepare Draft Income Tax Returns for review by the Accountants
• Prepare ATO applications such as ABN, TFN, GST and PAYG
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant taxation and other relevant legislation and rulings. 
• Participate in external and internal training as required 
• Ensure that all work is error-free and professionally presented and complies with Cutting Edge Accounting’s procedures and systems 
• Maintain current and accurate files and record and date any actions and detailed file notes
• Prepare work flow reports for your own client work
• Other duties as requested