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Cover Letter Suggestion

[alert style=”info”]If possible, keep your covering letter to a single page. Too much information, especially if it is not relevant to the job, may detract from the letter. Your statement addressing the selection criteria is the place to give more detailed information about yourself and your ability to do the job.

What should your cover letter include?

Your personal/ contact details
The date
A salutation/greeting
How you heard about the job/company
Why you believe you would be an asset to the team
How you will follow up
A closing/signature

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Following is a link to a Cover Letter sample [Australia format] which you could review to create your custom cover letter to be sent along with your Resume

https://maninder.com/2015/02/02/sample-australia-cover-letter-for-australian-retail-job-opening/

General Australia Resume Format Suggestion

Following is a link to an article giving tips for creating an Australian style CV which you could review to create your custom Resume

https://maninder.com/2014/12/18/creating-legal-resume-australian-format/

Australian CPA – Tax Accountant Resume Template/Example

Mark Doyle

Address: Essendon, Victoria | Tel: +61-047539953 | Email: markmyresume@youremail.com.au

Career Summary or Career Objective

After a number of years building strong professional experience and taxation knowledge, I am now seeking a Full Time, challenging role to compliment my existing skills. I am confident in my ability to meet, and exceed client expectations, while maintaining a friendly, professional presence in a team environment.

I have previous in-house Bookkeeping and Accounts ‘all-round’ experience with 3 years CA/CPA firm experience.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting
University of Victoria
2014

Employment History

CPA
Avon Accounting
2014 to Present

Role:

• Preparation of financial statements using HandiLedger and full Handisoft client management software, including preparation of journal entries (from various accounting packages, and bank statements), account analysis, full balance sheet reconciliations, and full workpapers for review/audit.
• Client database management and direct liaison with business clients on monthly basis for Activity Statement preparation and general business guidance.
• Daily management of ATO correspondence including follow-up of any issues arising, with ATO including Payment Arrangements, General interest Charge Remissions and lodgment extension requests.
• Full bookkeeping function for business clients using Xero, MYOB Online, Intuit Quickbooks Online, Reckon Accounts Online etc.
• Mentoring and supervising more junior members of the Business Services team including two Graduate Accountants.
• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries (from various accounting packages, and bank statements), account analysis and full balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of medium family group income tax returns including Companies, Family Trusts, Deceased Estates, Trading Partnerships, and Individual taxpayers.
• In-house facilitator of Accountant\’s monthly tax update training, including related research, and liaising with external training provider and distribution of all required study materials.

Additional Information

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong Xero, Banklink & Intuit Online skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Accomplished MYOB/Quickbooks user
• Efficient Income Tax Return Production
• Great client relations ability

Referees

[alert style=”info”]Be ready with names and contact details of at least two referees (either written referees or verbal) who can comment on your work experience[/alert]

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