Accountant – Tax & Compliance

S&B Private

Accountant managing tax compliance and financial reporting for Australian clients at S&B Private. Hybrid role with career development and technical training sessions.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeColombo • 🇱🇰 Sri LankaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare annual income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts
Prepare and reference supporting workpapers including tax reconciliations, fixed asset registers, rental property and motor vehicle calculations, and capital gains calculations
Monitor tax lodgement lists and ensure compliance with ATO deadlines
Liaise with the Australian firm's internal teams and clients to support accurate and timely lodgements
Coordinate with the ATO regarding tax payments, lodgement status, payment plans, and interest remissions
Support tax planning and advisory work as required
Prepare annual financial statements for Australian private companies in compliance with Australian accounting standards
Prepare monthly management accounts with analytical review and variance analysis where required
Manage intercompany transactions including interest charges and service fee postings
Support month end close processes including reconciliations and journal entries
Prepare supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and schedules to a high standard
Identify opportunities to streamline compliance workflows and reporting processes
Contribute to automation and technology projects that improve the efficiency of how compliance work is delivered
Work with tools such as Xero, MYOB, and cloud based tax and practice management platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Part qualified or currently studying toward CA Sri Lanka, CPA Australia, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Minimum two years' experience in an accounting or tax compliance role
Exposure to Australian, UK, or international accounting and tax standards is an advantage, though not essential as structured training is provided
Strong technical understanding of accounting and tax principles
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines across multiple clients in a fast paced environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and cloud based accounting platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Above market salary package, reviewed based on performance
Study support program for CA / ACCA / CIMA / CTA
Structured Australian tax and accounting training program
Exposure to automation and technology tools shaping the future of public practice
Hybrid working - 3 days office, 2 days remote
Working hours 7:00am – 3:30pm SLT
Annual leave, medical leave, and Sri Lankan public holidays
A close knit, high performing team that celebrates wins together
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

income tax returnstax reconciliationsfixed asset registerscapital gains calculationsfinancial statementsmanagement accountsreconciliationsjournal entriescompliance workflowstax planning

Soft Skills

attention to detailtime managementcommunication skillsanalytical skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsclient liaisonadaptabilityworkflow improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in FinanceCA Sri LankaCPA AustraliaACCACIMA