Accountant Team Leader (AO-14198)

This is a remote position.

ABOUT ACCESS OFFSHORING:

We specialise in providing Australian businesses with experience and qualified professionals based in the Philippines. Not only does our team of recruiters have extensive experience in sourcing and recruiting offshore talent, we also help Australian businesses implement best practice when it comes to building an offshore team.

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our Client is a long established North Sydney practice providing expert advice to a diverse range of clients, from individuals, complex family groups, SMSFs to subsidiaries of multinational corporations. We have a friendly team driven culture that fosters personal learning, career development and encourages work/life balance.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and capable Accountant Team Leader to lead and support the accounting team while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and client service.

The role will combine hands-on accounting responsibilities with team leadership, workflow management, technical review and client support. The successful candidate will help ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within required deadlines, while supporting team members in developing their technical capability and confidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, support and mentor a team of accountants and accounting staff.
  

• Allocate work, monitor workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
  

• Review team performance, provide constructive feedback and support professional development.
  

• Assist team members with technical accounting and taxation matters.
  

• Establish and maintain effective accounting processes and quality standards.
  

• Promote a collaborative, accountable and client-focused team environment.
  

Accounting & Taxation

• Prepare and review financial statements, management accounts and other accounting reports.
  

• Review individual, company, trust and other business tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
  

• Oversee BAS, GST and other relevant taxation compliance requirements.
  

• Review reconciliations, journals, general ledger accounts and financial records.
  

• Identify discrepancies, accounting issues and potential compliance risks and ensure they are resolved appropriately.
  

• Assist with year-end accounting and tax preparation.
  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian accounting standards, taxation legislation and regulatory requirements.
  

Client Management & Advisory Support

• Act as a senior point of contact for assigned clients and accounting matters.
  

• Build strong and professional relationships with clients through responsive and practical support.
  

• Understand client financial information and identify issues requiring attention.
  

• Assist with tax planning, business structuring and other advisory matters where appropriate.
  

• Liaise with clients to obtain required financial information and clarify accounting or taxation matters.
  

• Communicate financial information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
  

Quality & Process Improvement

• Review completed work to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance with professional standards.
  

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and workflows.
  

• Support the implementation and effective use of accounting software and technology.
  

• Ensure appropriate documentation and working papers are maintained.
  

• Assist management with improving efficiency, reporting and service delivery across the accounting team.
  

Requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within an Australian public practice or professional services environment.
  

• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading an accounting team.
  

• Strong knowledge of Australian accounting principles, taxation and compliance requirements.
  

• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns and BAS.
  

• Strong understanding of GST, income tax and general business taxation matters.
  

• Experience working with accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar platforms.
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  

• Ability to review work critically and identify errors or compliance issues.
  

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines.
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
  

• Ability to explain complex accounting and taxation matters in a clear and practical manner.
  

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team-development capability.
  

• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
  

• Proactive approach to identifying issues, improving processes and supporting team performance.
  

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
  

Benefits

• Work from Home Allowance
  
• HMO for you and a dependent
  
• 20 Days Annual Leave AND 5 Days Sick Leave
  
• Government Benefits and 13th Month Pay
  
• Computer Equipment
  
• Opportunities for growth
  
• Competitive Salary