Carnegie – Senior Accountant(BAS)

Carnegie – Senior AccountantJob Description

Talent Formula ( is a consulting firmthat offers outsourced financial and accounting Human Resources to Chartered Accounting firms worldwide. We currently have a Senior Accountant position available in our Carnegie accounting

Team.

Introduction:

We are hiring on behalf of Carnegie Financial Services, a well-established firm with over 30 years of expertise in accounting and financial advisory. Known for their personalized approach and innovative solutions, Carnegie’s team is dedicated to building long-term wealth for their clients through all stages of life. As part of their Property HUB, the Senior Accountant role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex property tax matters and investment structures while supporting Australia’s largest buyer’s agent network.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare compliance query emails for the manager to send to clients.

• Complete Individual Tax Returns with advanced knowledge of property tax requirements.

• Handle Trust Tax Returns, particularly for property investment trusts.

• Prepare financial statements and company tax returns for SMEs.

• Develop workpapers for all compliance tasks.

• Prepare and submit business activity statements.

• Identify any missing information (e.g., last year the council rates were provided by client, but not this year) and add value through proactive advice based on your knowledge.

• Maintain an efficient turnaround on returns, ensuring high accuracy. Staff are expected to review client information within 24 to 48 hours and notify the client if any further details are required.

• One of our main selling points is an efficient turn around on returns, while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Staff receiving client information, have 24 to 48 hours to review and advise if there is any further information missing, to follow

up with the client.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Fully Qualified or Semi-Qualified CA or a relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 6-7 years of professional experience in property tax, property investment structures, and overall tax compliance.

• 3-4 years of direct experience in Australian property tax, specifically dealing with investment properties for individuals and trusts.

• Working knowledge and experience in Xero and Xero Practice Manager is essential. Experience in other finance software is good to have.

• Proficient in preparing tax returns for individuals, trusts, and SMEs.