Candidate 1002272 in his early 60’s has over 35 years experience, in Accounting, Finance and commerce. In describing himself he states:

 I am a registered Tax Agent, Asic Agent, and hold a NIA practice certificate, I have a small portfolio of business clients $40/ $50K, The client base is a quality list, of Engineers, Farmers, Professionals, Construction, small business, investors, retiree’s and a small number of wage earners.

Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of my life; I am well respected by my clients and the community in general.

POSITION/ SALARY EXPECTATIONS 

Looking for a senior accounting role in a small to medium sized firm where his experience can be put to practical use. Happy to negotiate a salary. 

AVAILABILITY

Immediately 

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY

On request 

REFEREES

Have been supplied and a check is available at your request. 

Qualifications                         Associate Diploma in Accounting

                                                Registered Tax Agent

                                                Registered ASIC Agent

                                                Public Accountant

Professional                           National Institute Accountants 

 

Career Summary

I have detailed working knowledge of Taxation, Gst, Corporate compliance, Superannuation,Workcover, Payroll, Inventory, Budgeting, Software packages MYOB, QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Winforcast, Solution 6, Sage Handisoft software and others,During my career I have worked in a variety of accounting roles in both Public Practice and in commerce. 

I have obtained experience and training in all aspects of accounting and business management with particular emphasis on Taxation and Compliance work having spent the greater part of my working life in public practice; however my various stints in commerce have been invaluable from a practical point of view providing me with the skills to take on any business appointment.

 As a registered tax agent, operating my own business I have a full understanding of the difficulty in operating a business, and appreciate that clients need understanding and support, on an ongoing basis, therefore Professionalism is paramount.I am involved on a first hand basis in Viticulture, have dabbled in winemaking over the past 4 Years. 

December 2007 to present 

In 2007 I sold my Adelaide office on West Terrace retaining a small client list, to concentrate on my vineyard and wine business interests. The unfortunate effect of the recession, wine glut, and drought have put an end to my plans and a return to full time employment or public practice has become very obvious. 

March 2003 to December 2007 

Public Practise

Operated a full time public taxation practice at Suite 7 60 West Terrace Adelaide, firstly as a sole practitioner, later in partnership. 

2000-2003 

Chartered Accounting FirmAdelaide.

Combined my part time tax agent interests, and vineyard interests, with part time employment with firm based on South Terrace Adelaide as a senior taxation accountant. 

1998-2000 

McLaren Vale Hardware store

Internal Accountant for McLaren Vale Mitre10, and McLaren Vale Rural.

In charge of maintenance of general Ledger, Debtors Ledger, Creditors Ledger, and inventory, and payroll, reporting to Managing Director and External Accountants.

The position involved general administration and budget preparation and maintenance. 

1995-1998 

Public Accountants McLaren Vale

Full time tax Accountant 

1989-1995 

Charted Accounting firm Adelaide

Full time tax Accountant working with a client base of Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural clients in Tax and Corporate Compliance. 

1987-1989 

Public Accountants Adelaide

Full time tax Accountant. 

1984-1987

Adelaide Mushroom Farm Company

Mushroom Growers Reynella S.A. & Devonport Tas.

Internal Accountant responsible for the day to day running of farms in South Australia and Tasmania including maintaining the general ledgers, ordering farm inputs, budgeting, payroll 130+ employees

 

Please contact Nadia at Knight Recruitment for a full CV of this candidate.