Accountant

Findex; Colac; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Findex Colac invites you to grow your accounting career in a regional team. You'll work on tax returns, financial statements, and client bookkeeping, supported by experienced colleagues. We tailor the role to your current level and career goals.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have years of experience, we shape the role around you, offer structured development through our academy, mentoring from seniors, and a clear path to CA or CPA study.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting or commerce, or you’re close to completing one
• You’ve started, or want to start, your CA or CPA
• Strong attention to detail and good numeric and analytical skills
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude
• Any experience in accounting is welcome. Experience in public practice, bookkeeping or tax is a bonus. We’ll set the level based on what you bring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns, financial statements and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals and small businesses
• Support clients with general bookkeeping and compliance work
• Liaise with the ATO and other government bodies on client matters
• Deliver quality work to technical standards, deadlines and budget
• If you’re more experienced: review the work of others and coach less experienced team members

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Team player

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

CA or CPA in progress

Job description

Do you want to build a career in accounting without moving to the city, or bring the experience you already have to a regional team? At Findex Colac you’ll work on varied client work, backed by experienced colleagues. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have years behind you, we’ll shape the role around where you are now and where you want to go.

What you’ll do

• Prepare tax returns, financial statements and reconciliations for companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals and small businesses
• Support clients with general bookkeeping and compliance work
• Liaise with the ATO and other government bodies on client matters
• Deliver quality work to technical standards, deadlines and budget
• If you’re more experienced: review the work of others and coach less experienced team members

What we’re looking for

• A degree in accounting or commerce, or you’re close to completing one
• You’ve started, or want to start, your CA or CPA
• Strong attention to detail and good numeric and analytical skills
• Clear communication and a team-first attitude
• Any experience in accounting is welcome. Experience in public practice, bookkeeping or tax is a bonus. We’ll set the level based on what you bring.

What’s in it for you

• A learning program through the Findex Academy, which covers technical and soft skills at each career stage
• Mentoring from senior professionals and a career pathway built around you
• Support for CA or CPA study

Our Impact: Why Findex?

At Findex, we help clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future with confidence. Since 1987, we’ve become a leading Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions, delivered through our “Wealth Accountant” and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals across over 100 offices, we combine local expertise with global reach and remain committed to supporting clients and communities in creating long-term financial security.

For the Community -

The Findex Community Fund (FCF) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Since 2018, we have donated over $4.3 million to more than 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand. Collectively, our team has dedicated over 9,000 volunteer hours, making a tangible impact in their communities through personal engagement.

For You -

At Findex, we focus on developing our people first. With structured training and development opportunities, we allow our people to grow their career in a way that sets them up for success. We actively support our people by giving them extra support to external studies that is relevant to their role.

For our Customers -

Together, Findex champion the success of over 75,000 Australasian businesses, helping them grow with expert advice, fresh thinking, and top-tier professional services. Here, you’re empowered to work in a way that brings out your best — supporting your growth, your team, and the clients who trust us to make a real difference

For Diversity & Inclusion -

Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.