Offer summary

Qualifications:

A degree in Accounting or a related field is required., Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Australian tax, including preparation of tax returns for various entity types., Certified Xero user with strong expertise in its functionality is essential., Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for effective client engagement..

Key responsabilities:

Prepare accurate financial statements and tax returns for sole traders, companies, partnerships, and trusts.

Handle regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with financial and taxation regulations.

Maintain clear communication with clients to provide updates and address queries.

Ensure timely lodgement of tax returns and other compliance documents to meet deadlines.

Job description

About us

Sleek.com is on a mission to revolutionise how entrepreneurs operate their businesses. We want to give business owners peace of mind and the power of online solutions to allow them to focus on what they do best - growing their business.

We are a team of 400+ Sleekers from 18 countries, with offices in Australia 🇦🇺, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Singapore 🇸🇬 and Hong Kong 🇭🇰 committed to delivering the best experience to our clients! Since the start of our journey, Sleek has gained the trust of more than 450,000 businesses globally and raised a total of $51M in funding from world class venture capital funds. 🚀

Since 2017, our vision is that AI takes care of the boring manual work, and individuals are able to focus on providing added value services to companies. That vision is alive in our products, and we roll them out, one country at a time. 🎯

#2023: we were nominated in the Forbes Top 100 companies, and Linkedin top 10 startups. 🏆 We also obtained our B-Corp certification, making us one of the most sustainable company globally. 🌱

#2024: we were listed among the Financial Times top 200 fast growth companies in Asia Pacific, and the Straits Times top 20 fastest growing companies. 🏆

We are now looking for a Tax Accountant to join our growing Australian team!

Main assignments

The Tax Accounting team is responsible for preparing and filing all tax-related obligations for Sleek's clients in Australia, including companies, individuals, and trusts.
This team plays a critical role in guiding our clients through their accounting journey and actively engages with them during the preparation of their tax returns.

Scope of work

Preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns: Prepare accurate financial statements and tax returns for a range of entity types, including sole traders, companies, partnerships, and trusts.
Regulatory Submissions: Handle regulatory submissions such as Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT), Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR), and other ad-hoc compliance obligations.
Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated on financial and taxation regulations and legislation to ensure compliance in all aspects of accounting and taxation services.
Client Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with clients to provide updates, clarify requirements, and address queries.
Timely Lodgement: Ensure the on-time lodgement of tax returns, regulatory submissions, and other compliance documents to meet deadlines and avoid penalties.
Ad-hoc Duties: Perform other accounting and tax-related tasks as assigned by management, including support for audits or advisory services.
Technology Proficiency: Use relevant accounting and tax software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, or ATO online services) effectively to streamline processes and maintain accuracy.
Attention to Detail: Maintain high attention to detail in all deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with Australian taxation standards.

Requirements

Educational Background: A degree in Accounting or a related field.
Taxation Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience with Australian tax, including the preparation of tax returns for sole traders, companies, partnerships, and trusts (Profiles without experience will not be considered).
Software Proficiency:

Certified Xero user with strong expertise in its functionality.
Experience using additional software such as Dext and Fathom is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
Positive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with clients and team members.
Deadline Management: Capable of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

Benefits

An open and inclusive culture with an international team that believes in the values of S.L.E.E.K - Simplicity, Loyalty, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Kindness

Loads of opportunities to build things and break them without any issue - as long as we learn from it :)
Grow with our team, grow your career in a fast-moving, always evolving industry

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