Astride Meunier
CRANBOURNE WEST,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with a proven track record at Highview Accounting & Financial, adept at preparing complex tax returns and ensuring compliance with taxation laws. Fluent in English and French, showcasing exceptional communication skills and a fast learning ability. Successfully managed portfolios up to $25 million, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a commitment to optimizing financial performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Port Phillip Group
MOUNT ELIZA, VIC
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
- Reviewed financial statements for clients to determine potential deductions.
- Calculated estimated taxes due from clients and ensured timely payments.
- Researched complex tax issues and provided solutions to clients.
- Identified discrepancies in client's accounts and made necessary adjustments.
- Performed research on various topics related to taxation law as needed.
- Reconciled client books for accurate reporting with post adjusting journal entries.
Accountant
Mentor Group
Langwarrin, VIC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
- Reviewed financial statements for clients to determine potential deductions.
- Calculated estimated taxes due from clients and ensured timely payments.
- Performed research on various topics related to taxation law as needed.
- Used Handisoft to prepare tax returns and financial statements.
- This role was casual as it was during COVID-19 and i was pregnant.
Accountant
Highview Accounting & Financial (Cranbourne)
Cranbourne, VIC
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
- Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
- Reviewed financial statements for clients to determine potential deductions.
- Calculated estimated taxes due from clients and ensured timely payments.
- Researched complex tax issues and provided solutions to clients.
- Identified discrepancies in client's accounts and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided advice on strategies to reduce overall tax liability for clients.
- Assisted with audits by providing required documentation and information.
- Created reports on client's income, expenses, capital gains. for filing purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in taxation laws.
- Prepared annual individual, corporate, trust, estate, gift and partnership tax returns.
- Assisted clients with personal and corporate tax issues.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Division 7A and capital gains.
Business Services Accountant
Platinum Accounting Group
Mulgrave, VIC
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Prepared individual tax returns, partnership tax returns, SMSF tax returns, company tax returns, trust tax returns, and FBT returns, including financial statements.
- Prepared Business Activity Statements
- Liaise with the ATO and the client over the phone when necessary.y
- MYOB AO for tax returns and financial preparation
- Occasional data entry on Cashflow Manager software, MYOB Accounts Rights, and Xero for payroll.
- My client portfolio included major coffee roasters in Melbourne; major café in Hospitals; tradesmen; investors; digital marketers
- Biggest turnover $25million.
Intermediate Business Services Accountant
Craig Allen & Associates
Beaumaris, VIC
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Prepare individual tax returns, partnership tax returns, SMSF tax returns, company tax returns, trust tax returns, and FBT returns, including financial statements.
- Prepared Business Activity Statements
- Liaised with ATO and client over the phone when necessary
- MYOB AE for tax returns and financial preparation
- Occasional data entry on Cashflow Manager software.
- My client portfolio included tradesmen; Music producers; parts manufacturers; share investors
- Biggest turnover $5 million approximately
Education
CPA Australia
11-2019
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING -
HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE
12.2011
Skills
- Fluent in English and fluent in French
- Friendly
- Eager to learn new things
- Fast learner
Hobbies and Interests
- Afternoon walks with my family.
- Cooking nice food.
- Getting together with friends.
- Going on holidays, preferably beach holidays.
- Watching Netflix.
Timeline
Accountant
Port Phillip Group
02.2023 - 03.2023
Accountant
Mentor Group
05.2021 - 08.2021
Accountant
Highview Accounting & Financial (Cranbourne)
02.2018 - 11.2020
Business Services Accountant
Platinum Accounting Group
08.2016 - 02.2018
Intermediate Business Services Accountant
Craig Allen & Associates
07.2012 - 05.2015
CPA Australia
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING -
HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE
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