About Us

Kristy Pan & Co is an established CPA practice providing professional accounting, taxation, and business advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, small to medium businesses. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compliant tax and accounting solutions with a personal touch.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting & Tax Assistant to join our busy public practice team on a full-time basis. You will play a key role in supporting our accountants and tax agents with client work, from data entry through to tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain client bookkeeping records (manual and computerised)

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)

• Assist with preparation of individual tax returns and business tax returns

• Process payroll and superannuation guarantee contributions

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts

• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes for clients

• Liaise with the ATO and manage client tax obligations

• Maintain organised client files and documentation in accordance with Tax Agent Services Act (TASA) requirements

• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports

• Support tax planning and client advisory tasks as directed

Essential:

• Australian citizen or PR

• Bilingual (Mandarin & English)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet lodgement deadlines

• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• At least 1 year of prior experience in a bookkeeping or accounting assistant role, preferably within a public practice or tax agent environment

• Bachelor or Diploma in Accounting (or currently studying towards CPA/CA)

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon, or similar)

• Experience preparing or assisting with BAS/IAS lodgements

• Solid understanding of Australian accounting principles and tax concepts

• Experience across multiple industries (e.g., retail, trades, property, professional services)
  

What We Offer

• ✅ Flexible arrangements – Full time or Part-time

• ✅ Full-time position – Monday to Friday 9am -5.30pm

• ✅ Part-time position - minimum 3 days per week with flexibility to suit.

• ✅ Competitive salary: $60,000-75,000 per annum + super (full-time) or pro-rata rate (part-time,) commensurate with experience

• ✅ Mentorship from experienced tax professionals

• ✅ Modern office in Burwood East

• ✅ On-site free staff parking
  

Please email us at *******@kpaccounting.com.au