Accountant (General)
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements for clients.
- Manage a portfolio of client compliance work across BAS, payroll, superannuation, and income tax.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to a team of four and liaise with clients and the Australian Taxation Office.
Position: Accountant (General)
Type: Full-time, permanent (38 hours per week)
Employer: Shree Lakshmi Pty Ltd as trustee for the Dixit Family Trust, trading as DBS Accountants & Advisors
Location: Bankstown NSW 2200
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the Business
DBS Accountants & Advisors is a boutique CPA practice in Bankstown that has served the professional and small business community of South Western Sydney since 1992. The firm offers a full range of accounting, taxation and advisory services, including:
- BAS and tax return preparation and lodgement for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies and self-managed superannuation funds
- tax planning and advice
- bookkeeping and payroll processing
- auditing and SMSF administration
It has a particular focus on the health sector, supporting medical centres, pharmacies, dental, optometry and physiotherapy practices, specialists and allied health professionals. It also serves small and medium enterprises in manufacturing and service delivery. The practice prides itself on keeping up with accounting technology and helps clients set up and get the most from platforms such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero. Its close-knit team works together to give every client accurate, timely and personal service.
About the Position
The Accountant (General) is a mid-level role that adds headcount to the firm’s existing team to meet growing client demand. The Accountant will report directly to the Principal, Rajeev Dixit, and give day-to-day guidance to a team of four. They will manage a portfolio of client compliance work across BAS, payroll, superannuation, accounts payable and income tax, and act as a trusted point of contact for clients and the Australian Taxation Office. The role suits a professional who can work with minimal supervision, takes ownership of deadlines and accuracy, and helps clients make better use of their accounting systems. The position is based at the firm’s Bankstown office and is subject to a three-month probation period.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements for clients, reporting GST, PAYG withholding and instalment obligations correctly and lodging them on time
- Process payroll and superannuation for client businesses, including:
- applying the correct modern award rates and allowances
- processing leave
- preparing payroll and Single Touch Payroll reports
- Keep employee records in client payroll systems accurate and up to date
- Prepare income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts and companies, gathering and reviewing the financial information and supporting documents
- Carry out accounts payable work for clients, including uploading and processing supplier invoices and generating payment files
- Train clients and their staff to use accounting and payroll software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero
- Liaise with clients, the Australian Taxation Office and other stakeholders on compliance and accounting matters
- Respond promptly and accurately to client and Australian Taxation Office queries
- File and maintain client records in the firm’s electronic document management system
- Give team members day-to-day guidance on client work, workflow and deadlines
Requirements
- Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
- A bachelor degree or higher qualification in accounting or a related discipline.
- At least three years’ experience in a public accounting practice.
- Sound working knowledge of Australian taxation, GST, BAS, payroll, superannuation and Single Touch Payroll obligations, including modern award interpretation.
- Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Employment Hero, as well as tax and practice management software and electronic document management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to deal directly with clients and the Australian Taxation Office.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage competing deadlines and guide other team members.
- Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy and client service.
- Availability to work full time from the firm’s Bankstown office.
How to Apply
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