
Meticulous Accounting Intern with hands-on experience in tax return preparation, BAS processing, and payroll management. Proficient in Xero and QuickBooks, with strong knowledge of financial reporting, transaction reconciliation, and taxation compliance. Experienced in using ATO and ASIC portals for lodgements and client account management. Currently pursuing CPA qualification while developing strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared Business Activity Statements (BAS) using manual Excel worksheets by organizing and categorizing client financial data from CSV files and transaction records.
- Processed and categorized business transactions accurately to ensure compliance with GST and taxation requirements.
- Prepared and lodged BAS using QuickBooks for multiple clients across different industries.
- Managed BAS preparation and reconciliation using Xero, ensuring accurate reporting and timely lodgements.
- Operated the Australian Taxation Office portal for BAS lodgements, tax return submissions, client account management, and payment plan arrangements.
- Assisted with adding and maintaining client records through the ATO portal while ensuring compliance with taxation regulations.
- Operated the Australian Securities and Investments Commission portal for company-related administrative and compliance activities.
- Utilized the Australian Business Register portal to apply for Tax File Numbers (TFN) and Australian Business Numbers (ABN) for clients.
- Communicated directly with clients to collect financial information, resolve queries, and assist with income tax return preparation and activity statement lodgements.
- Prepared and filed tax returns using Reckon and Microsoft Access software for accurate tax reporting and compliance.