Team Lead

About Us

Accounts Automated is a premier Australian accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Sydney. We specialize in providing end-to-end financial management, sophisticated tax compliance, and strategic advisory services to a diverse portfolio of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Australia.

At Accounts Automated, we leverage a world-class cloud-accounting tech stack to deliver real-time financial insights. Our Lahore division is not a "back-office"; it is an elite production hub where technical excellence and professional integrity are the pillars of our success. We are committed to fostering a high-performance culture that rewards technical mastery and leadership.

The Role

As the Accounts Team Lead, you will assume a pivotal role in the firm’s operational hierarchy. You will be responsible for the technical accuracy of all deliverables, the mentorship of the production team, and the commercial health of your assigned portfolios. This position requires a rare blend of deep Australian tax knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex human and financial capital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Review: Execute the final technical validation of Business Activity Statements (BAS), Installment Activity Statements (IAS), and Year-End Workpapers.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure all financial records are prepared in strict accordance with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regulations and Australian Accounting Standards.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of management reports, including sophisticated Profit & Loss analysis, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow forecasting.
• Workforce Management: Strategically allocate tasks using Xero Practice Manager (XPM) to ensure 100% deadline compliance across the team.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Lead and upskill Executives, Associates and Trainees, identifying performance gaps and conducting formal technical training sessions.
• Operational Excellence: Drive the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain a consistent paragon of output.
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Oversight: Monitor team productivity and recoverability to ensure engagements remain profitable.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a senior technical liaison for Australian clients, delivering professional advice and resolving complex accounting queries.

Candidate Profile (Required Skills & Experience)

• Professional Qualifications: ACCA Member or CA Qualified (Mandatory).
• Experience: Minimum 4–6 years of experience in public practice accounting, with at least 2 years of specialized experience in Australian Taxation.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Xero (Advisor Certified). Experience with Dext, Hubdoc, and Xero Practice Manager is highly advantageous.
• Compliance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of GST legislation, Single Touch Payroll (STP Phase 2), Division 7A, and Trust distributions.
• Communication: Exceptional command of professional English, capable of presenting financial data to Australian business owners with clarity and confidence.

What We Offer:
Specialized Training: Deep-dive training into Australian accounting legislation and ATO compliance.
Modern Tech Stack: Work with industry-leading cloud tools (Xero, Hubdoc, SuiteFiles).
Career Growth: Path toward becoming an Australian Tax Accountant or Client Manager.
Work-Life Balance: Early shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) aligning with Australian business hours, leaving your afternoons free.

Location: Fairways Commercial, Defence Raya, DHA Phase 6, Lahore
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Work Location: In person