Tax Accountant - Business Services (Hybrid)

About the role

SPS Business Consultants, a Melbourne-based boutique firm providing taxation and accounting services to small to medium businesses, professionals, families and investors, is hiring a Tax Accountant (Intermediate/Senior Business Services) for its back office team in Sri Lanka. The role is full-time and hybrid, reporting to the Operations Manager in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client accounting services, including preparing financial statements and managing tax compliance
• Advise clients on tax planning strategies and liaise with government agencies
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate on internal processes
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations while delivering high-quality service

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary or post-graduate qualification in business, finance, commerce or management; CA/CIMA/CPA qualification, studying or upon commencement
• 2-4 years of accounting experience in a Big4, BPO or accounting practice, preferably with UK, Australian or Sri Lankan exposure
• 3+ years of leadership experience in an accounting role, preferably client-facing
• Sri Lankan Police Clearance Certificate obtained in the last 3 months
• Two professional referees, one of whom must be the current line manager

Required skills

• Xero certification (Payroll & Advisor) mandatory, or willingness to obtain it; Xero workflow max, Xero and CCH knowledge
• Advanced MS Excel, including Visual Basic, and Microsoft 365
• Ability to learn quickly comparable enterprise systems for data extraction and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder liaison skills

What we offer

• Attractive salary and career progression towards CPA Australia
• Opportunity to travel to Australia once or twice a year depending on performance and progression
• Financial support for personal and professional development for proven candidates
• Hybrid and flexible working environment