S&B Private

Accountant – Tax & Compliance

S&B Private

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Colombo • Sri Lanka

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About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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