Accountant - Tax & Compliance (Australian Accounting Firm)

Join Our Team at S&B Private – Colombo Office

About the Opportunity

If you're an accountant who wants exposure to Australian public practice, working directly with an Australian accounting firm and their clients.

S&B Private is the Colombo office of a growing Australian Chartered Accounting practice based in Melbourne, Australia. We are building a team of talented accountants who want front office experience, genuine career development, and a workplace that backs them for the long term.

In this role, you will work as a core member of an Australian accounting firm's team, not as a remote support function. The responsibilities will include end to end involvement in tax compliance, financial statement preparation and client reporting across a diverse portfolio of Australian individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.

Learning is built into how we work. We run weekly technical training sessions covering Australian accounting standards, tax, and finance best practices. Training has always been at the forefront of what we do at S&B Private. As your experience grows, so does your role in these sessions, with the opportunity to research and present your own topics to your peers.

You will also contribute to projects involving automation, technology improvements, and smarter ways of delivering compliance work, helping the firms we work with build more efficient, scalable practices.

Why S&B Private

At S&B Private, everyone is front office. You will be embedded into the operations of an Australian accounting firm and treated as a valued team member, not a back-office resource.

We offer

Study support for CA Sri Lanka, ACCA, CIMA and CTA

Weekly technical training sessions covering Australian tax and accounting standards

Hands on involvement in technology and process improvement projects

Mentorship from senior accountants and directors personally invested in your growth

Structured, performance based career progression with a clear path forward

Above market remuneration reviewed regularly based on performance

Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days from home

Working hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm SLT, aligned to Australian business hours

A professional, collaborative, and genuinely supportive team culture

Medical insurance coverage for you and your immediate family

Regular social events, celebrations, and activities that make coming to work something to look forward to

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance

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

Accounting & Financial Reporting

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

Process Improvement & Technology

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

What We're Looking For

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 at a Glance

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