Alison Macdonald
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic accountant with extensive experience, specializing in tax preparation and financial reporting. Proven ability to enhance financial accuracy through meticulous reconciliations and effective communication. Proficient in Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. Demonstrating strong organizational skills to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Thompson Partners & Business Advisors
Brisbane, QLD
07.2025 - Current
- Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
- Preparation of Special Purpose Financial Statements
- Use of accounting software to prepare individual, company and trust tax returns
- Reviewing accounts and resolving issues with accounting codes
- Collaboration with senior accountants and partners to deliver the best result for clients
- Balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities
- Division7A loan calculations
- General ledger reconciliations
Accountant
Sunshine Coast Property Accountants Pty Ltd
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Preparation of BAS's and IAS's
- Preparation of Special Purpose Financial Statements
- Use of accounting software to prepare individual, partnership, company and trust tax returns
- Preparation of Fringe Benefits tax returns
- Capital Gains Tax calculations for the sale of properties and businesses
- Tax and accounting consolidation reporting
- Processing payroll
- QBCC reporting for minimum financial requirements
- Divison7A loan calculations
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Bookkeeper
Business Angel Bookkeeping
Sunshine Coast, QLD
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Processing invoices and bills
- Managing bank feeds
- Assisting with payroll
- Assisting with lodging BAS's and TPAR's
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organising and maintaining bank statements
Education
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Bachelor of Commerce
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD04-2022
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Tax preparation and filing
- Tax accounting specialisation
- Accounting software proficiency - Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks
- Excellent communication skills
- Time Management
- Organisational skills
Timeline
Accountant
Thompson Partners & Business Advisors
07.2025 - Current
Accountant
Sunshine Coast Property Accountants Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 06.2025
Bookkeeper
Business Angel Bookkeeping
07.2020 - 11.2021
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Bachelor of Commerce
University of The Sunshine Coast