YASONG LI
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with hands-on experience in BAS and GST workpapers, individual tax returns, bookkeeping and bank reconciliations. Proficient in Xero Accounting, Xero Tax and Excel, with a strong focus on accurate tax treatment, clear documentation and ATO compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Accountant – Contractor
ASCENDANT ADVISORY PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
06.2026 - Current
- Prepare BAS and GST workpapers for approximately 10 clients using Xero, including reviewing bank transactions, reconciling GST amounts and applying appropriate tax classifications.
- Prepare individual income tax returns using Xero Tax under supervision, calculating taxable income, allowable deductions, tax offsets, Medicare levy and other tax liabilities.
- Apply Australian taxation rules when reviewing client income, expenses, rental properties and depreciating assets, and maintain supporting documentation for compliance review.
- Remote
Graduate Accountant
ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
Adelaide, SA
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared 20–30 individual tax returns daily using internal tax software, accurately calculating taxable income, deductions, offsets and tax liabilities, including capital gains, employment termination payments, lump-sum payments and dividend income.
- Reviewed client documents, followed up missing information and identified eligible deductions in accordance with ATO requirements.
- Explained tax outcomes to clients and liaised with the ATO regarding refund progress, account enquiries and client tax audits.
Junior Accountant – Practical Placement
LGY ACCOUNTANT
Melbourne, VIC
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed monthly bookkeeping in Xero and Excel, including entering invoices and bills, applying GST and account codes, completing bank reconciliations and reviewing unusual transactions.
- Assisted with individual tax returns, including clients’ personal and business income, allowable expenses and tax liabilities.
- Remote
Accounting Intern
FINANCIAL WEALTH ADVISERS
Adelaide, SA
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with BAS preparation for approximately 15 clients and processed accounts payable and receivable using Xero and Hubdoc, including uploading invoices, bills and receipts.
- Completed bank reconciliations, matched transactions, reviewed variances and reported unusual items to the supervising accountant.
- Supported monthly and quarterly accounting processes and maintained accurate financial records.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of South Australia
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
Xero L1 Certification
Skills
Xero Accounting, Xero Tax and Hubdoc
Intermediate Excel – PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, SUMIFS and IF formulas
Salesforce CRM
Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Certification
I.1 Xero Certified Associate, Xero | Issued September 2026
Timeline
Tax Accountant – Contractor
ASCENDANT ADVISORY PTY LTD
06.2026 - Current
Graduate Accountant
ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
06.2024 - 11.2024
Junior Accountant – Practical Placement
LGY ACCOUNTANT
12.2023 - 05.2024
Accounting Intern
FINANCIAL WEALTH ADVISERS
06.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of South Australia
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
Xero L1 Certification