Accountant

Rashi Joshi; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Mackay Chartered Accountants invites applications from qualified accounting professionals to join a well-established practice in Mackay. You will manage client relationships across a diverse portfolio and prepare tax returns, BAS, financial statements, and compliance across multiple entity structures.

We seek CA/CPA qualified or working towards, with strong Australian taxation knowledge and experience using Xero, MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks Online and HandiSoft.

Qualifications

• Public practice accounting experience is essential.
• Tax returns, BAS, financial statements and compliance across entities.
• Strong Australian taxation knowledge for Individuals, Companies, Trusts and SMSFs.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks Online and HandiSoft.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships across a diverse portfolio.
• Prepare tax returns, BAS, financial statements and compliance across entities.
• Assist clients with taxation and business-related matters.
• Liaise with the ATO and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Work with accounting software including Xero, MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks Online and HandiSoft.
• Contribute to a professional and collaborative team environment.

Skills

Client relationship management

Taxation advisory

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CA/CPA qualified or working towards

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Reckon

QuickBooks Online

HandiSoft

Job description

Your new company Join one of Mackay's largest and most established Chartered Accountancy firms. Operating for more than 20 years, this highly regarded practice has built a strong reputation for delivering accounting, taxation, and business advisory services to clients across Queensland and New South Wales. With six Directors and a team of over 35 professionals, the firm is known for its collaborative culture, low staff turnover, and commitment to developing long-term careers.

Your new role

• Managing and developing client relationships across a diverse portfolio
• Preparing tax returns, BAS, financial statements, and compliance work across a range of entity structures
• Assisting clients with taxation and business-related matters
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies as required
• Working with accounting software including Xero, MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks Online, and HandiSoft products
• Contributing to a professional and collaborative team environment

What you’ll need to succeed

• 2+ years' public practice accounting experience (Intermediate) or 5+ years' experience (Senior)
• Strong experience preparing tax returns, BAS, financial statements, and compliance work
• Sound Australian taxation knowledge across a range of entity structures, including Individuals, Companies, Trusts, and SMSFs
• CA/CPA qualified or working towards completion
• Experience using Xero, MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks Online, and HandiSoft
• Strong communication, organisational, and client relationship management skills

What you’ll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected local accounting firm offering flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and genuine long-term career opportunities. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment with direct exposure to Directors and Partners and a strong focus on career growth.