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Freedom Your Way (FYW) is an established and growing Australian accounting and bookkeeping firm. We are looking for an experienced Tax & Compliance Accountant to join our remote team in Sri Lanka. This role focuses specifically on Australian taxation, financial statements, and compliance, offering a stable, long-term career opportunity for detail-oriented professionals.

Position Summary

  • Role: Tax & Compliance Accountant

  • Company: Freedom Your Way (FYW)

  • Location: Remote – Sri Lanka (Aligned with Australian business hours)

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Remuneration & Benefits: Competitive salary package, company-provided IT equipment and peripherals, permanent work-from-home setup, structured onboarding, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements and year-end accounts.

  • Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.

  • Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Installment Activity Statements (IAS).

  • Prepare supporting tax calculations, reconciliations, workpapers, and year-end journals.

  • Review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounts and reconcile GST, PAYG, and other taxation accounts.

  • Assist with Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) returns, other compliance matters, and ATO correspondence.

  • Identify discrepancies, respond to review points promptly, and work closely with the Australian team to meet client and lodgement deadlines.

  • (Note: Experience with CGT, Division 7A, trust distributions, and FBT will be highly regarded).

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education & Professional Standing: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline; CA, CPA, or ACCA qualification (or working towards one/equivalent).

  • Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, including previous experience with an Australian accounting firm or Australian clients.

  • Technical Knowledge: Practical experience preparing Australian financial statements, tax returns, and workpapers; strong knowledge of Australian income tax, GST, BAS, and IAS.

  • Software & Systems: Experience working with Xero and Australian tax preparation software (BGL experience is desirable).

  • Skills: Strong reconciliation and MS Excel skills; excellent written and spoken English communication.

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