The Tax Lead will provide technical excellence and quality assurance on tasks undertaken by subordinates. They will ensure subordinates follow appropriate application of processes and use of systems to deliver the client work requirements. Also, to lead the delivery of high-quality technical client work requirements and ensure the high technical performance of staff within a diverse team of accounting professionals.
About the Role
The Technical Lead is responsible for designing and implementing tests, analysis and defining corrective actions and tracking quality assurance metrics.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop and mature the organisations approach to Technical Excellence and Quality Assurance of Australian Tax services
- Proactively ensure compliance with organisation wider risk, quality, and assurance frameworks
- Provide the first level of review service for the Client to ensure technical excellence, quality and job requirement is met
- Liaise with external stakeholders and Bentleys to ensure all technical queries are answered and work expectations are met
- In collaboration with the Operations & Performance Manager, contribute to/conduct performance appraisal of sub-ordinates as and when required
- Identify training requirements and develop suitable training programs to ensure staff are qualified and competent in delivering their work.
- Assist in the successful implementation of process and system changes to subordinates
- Performance Management of staff to ensure technical quality work is delivered on time
- Assist Client Services Managers with staff technical performance and issues as and when required.
- Provide business technical reporting to Management as an when required
What we are looking for
The role will suit an expert Australian Accountant who is looking for the next step in their professional career. Additionally, the successful candidate will have:
- Minimum 4 years of Australian tax accounting experience
- Has a dedicated focus to technical ability and quality assurance
- Is a competent leader - is able to influence and lead technical teams to deliver quality service on time and within budget
- Develops a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of tools and systems and processes and is able to apply, and utilise resources to apply them
- Develops an understanding of the Bentleys technical and quality business requirements and develops an understanding of the Bentleys client base to the extent required to be able to anticipate problems/ barriers,
- Is skilled at facilitating in a technical forum
- Has effective verbal communication skills
- Refining their skills, knowledge and expertise as a specialist in an identified technical field and / or industry.
- Is a competent project manager - can plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget.
- Projects confidence and credibility in dealing with stakeholders
What we offer
Our colleagues are committed, client-focused and enjoy a positive work-life harmony. Bentleys offers a supportive and positive team culture, the opportunity for growth through training and career advancement, and competitive salary packages. In addition, you can expect:
- HMO on hire for yourself and dependent
- Flexible working arrangement
- 20-day leave credits consumed at your discretion with up to 10 days convertible to cash
- Bonus leave 3 days each FY (based on eligibility)
- Onsite training perks of free staff accommodation and travel reimbursement
- Personal development opportunities
- Free annual flu shots
- Monthly social and health and wellness initiatives
- Prime CBD location in a 5-star eco-friendly building with generous end of trip facilities
Know more about us thru www.bentleys.com.au
