• Job TypePermanent
• PayAvailable for a competitive salary package
• Reference7633861

Professional qualifications/key skills

• CAANZ certification in progress (1 paper remaining)
• CA and commercial experience
• Extensive software including Xero, MYOB, MS Office Suite inc Excel

Comments

My candidate is a skilled finance professional with experience across industries and a strong base in accounting, tax, and financial ops. She co-founded a start-up, managing budgets, cash flow, and compliance. Her work spans financials and tax for SMEs, trusts, and high-net-worth clients. She simplifies complex concepts, manages stakeholders, and drives cloud transitions. Proficient in XERO, MYOB, Excel, and workflow tools. She is near CA completion, with one paper left to go. She seeks a 30-hour role in a CA firm with varied clients.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)

Finalising the Required Competence Area (Business Law) - CA Foundations

Due for completion late 2025

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business

Completed 2020

Bachelor of Economics and Accounting

Completed 2003

Career History

Manufacturing Company

Accountant / Co-Founder

2024 to present

• Co-founded and launched a manufacturing start-up specialising in innovative hunting accessories, managed business setup and early-stage operations
• Leads all accounting and financial functions, including bookkeeping, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to ensure sustainable operations and regulatory compliance.

Small CA Firm

Accountant

September to December 2024

• The role reported to the Practice Manager and was responsible for preparing annual financial statements and income tax returns for diverse clientele.
• Worked with a vast portfolio of small businesses and partnerships.
• Prepared GST returns. Reviewed accounting records and prepared workpapers, financial statements and tax returns.
• Advised clients on various accounting issues and tax compliance.
• After successfully completing the trial period, I made the strategic decision to return to my own growing startup, which required my direct involvement to bring it to the next level of development as it scaled. By now, this stage is successfully completed.

Large Regional CA Firm

Intermediate Accountant

2023 to 2024

• The role reported to the Partner of the Firm and was responsible for preparing annual financial statements and income tax returns for diverse clientele.
• Worked with a vast portfolio of clients, including trusts, partnerships, small companies, and high net wealth individuals.
• Reviewed accounting records and prepared workpapers, financial statements and tax returns. Advised clients on various accounting issues and tax compliance.
• Recognised by Management for excellent accuracy and continuously meeting financial deadlines. In Practice filing system, organised and updated all the records of clients assigned, maintaining the clients’ accounts accurate and current

Manufacturing Company

Accountant Assistant

2022 to 2023

• The role reported to the Senior Accountant and was responsible for Payroll and Accounts Payable while supporting the Senior Accountant with cashflow management, tax and receivables
• Local and overseas accounts payable function. GST return preparation, full payroll function (wages, salaries), including PAYE filing and payments, reconciliations of superannuation, unions, and insurance
• Transitioned the business from a paper-based accounting and documentation to a fully cloud-based system.

Pharmaceutical Company

Accounts Manager

2021 to 2022

Simon Lawrence

Team Manager

Hays Senior Finance

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