[Hiring] Financial Accountant @Hunt St

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant with a strong background in Australian taxation and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment, takes ownership of their work, and communicates clearly and professionally with both internal teams and clients.

• Prepare accurate financial reports
• Manage tax compliance obligations
• Ensure all work is review-ready

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Prepare financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, and sole traders
  • Ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards and tax regulations
  • Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
  • Prepare workpapers and maintain clear documentation for review
• Taxation
  • Prepare and review Income Tax Returns (ITR), Company Tax Returns, Trust Returns, and BAS
  • Assist with FBT, PAYG, and other compliance lodgements as required
  • Ensure deadlines are met in line with ATO requirements
  • Identify potential tax issues and escalate appropriately
• Client & Team Communication
  • Communicate clearly regarding missing information, deadlines, and outstanding items
  • Work closely with senior accountants and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality
  • Provide timely updates on job progress within XPM
• Systems & Process
  • Manage jobs and workflows through Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
  • Maintain accurate client records and job tracking
  • Ensure bookkeeping data in Xero is clean and reconciled prior to preparing financials
  • Follow established SOPs and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Australian tax and accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax regulations and ATO compliance
• Proficiency in Xero
• Experience using Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Australian public practice firms
• Exposure to a variety of entity structures (SMEs, trusts, groups)
• Experience preparing BAS and IAS independently

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes full ownership of their work
• A detail-oriented accountant who submits work that is review-ready
• Strong communicator who is comfortable asking clarifying questions
• Reliable, consistent, and committed to long-term growth
• A team player who aligns with Australian business hours

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Be available for meetings and collaboration during core [AEST or PHT] business hours
• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)