Bhavna B.
AU & NZ Accountant | Bookkeeper | Xero | QBO | BAS | FS | Tax Retrun
I am an Australian and New Zealand accounting specialist with 9 years of experience providing outsourced bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation services to CPA firms and business clients. I have managed end-to-end accounting for a wide range of entities across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring full compliance with ATO and IRD regulations while consistently meeting strict lodgement deadlines. My expertise includes full-cycle bookkeeping, general ledger reviews, reconciliations, financial statements, GST/BAS preparation, and income tax returns for individuals, companies, partnerships, and trusts. I have worked extensively with public practice accounting firms as an offshore team member, delivering accurate workpapers, tax-ready financials, and compliant returns aligned with professional standards. In New Zealand accounting, I have prepared GST returns and IRD-compliant financial statements and tax returns (IR3, IR4, IR6, IR7, IR10, IR526) for diverse clients. I also have experience supervising junior accountants, performing quality reviews, and improving workflow efficiency to maintain high service quality. I am highly familiar with Australian and New Zealand accounting regulations and stay up to date with legislative changes affecting tax and reporting. I understand CPA firm workflows, client expectations, and the importance of accuracy, confidentiality, and timely delivery in outsourced accounting engagements. Core Services: ✔ Australian & New Zealand bookkeeping ✔ Financial statements (ATO & IRD compliant) ✔ BAS & GST preparation ✔ AU tax returns (ITR, CTR, PTR, TTR) ✔ NZ tax returns (IR3, IR4, IR6, IR7, IR10, IR526) ✔ General ledger review & reconciliations ✔ Year-end accounts & tax-ready workpapers ✔ CPA firm outsourcing support If you are an accounting firm or business seeking a reliable offshore accountant with strong Australian and New Zealand compliance experience, I would be pleased to support your accounting and tax requirements.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $994
Billed in all: $2,032$2k
Earnings, last 30 days
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