Accountant

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia); Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse client portfolio

Mentoring & development

Career progression

Advisory exposure

Supportive regional team

Job summary

Charterhouse Recruitment (Australia) is helping a regional Victoria public practice recruit an Accountant in Wangaratta. You will service a varied client base across industries and owner-managed entities, taking increasing ownership of your own portfolio.

You will work alongside experienced Accountants, Managers and Directors, developing technical skills, with mentoring and clear pathways to senior roles within a supportive regional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in Australian Public Practice.
• Qualified accountant with CA/CPA studies underway or willing to start.
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Solid knowledge of Australian accounting principles and taxation law.
• Excellent client communication and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Xero or MYOB is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diversified client base across Wangaratta and regional Victoria.
• Develop and progressively own a portfolio under supervision from seniors.

Skills

Public Practice experience

Client communication

Financial statements

Income tax returns

Organisational skills

Australian taxation knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

CA/CPA studies underway

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Are you an Accountant looking to develop your career with a well-established Public Practice firm in regional Victoria? We're working with a respected accounting and advisory practice in Wangaratta that provides a broad range of accounting, taxation and business advisory services to local businesses, SMEs, family groups and individuals. With continued growth across the practice, they're looking to bring an Accountant into their team.

This is a great opportunity for an Accountant who wants exposure to a varied client base, enjoys building relationships and is keen to continue developing their technical skills. You'll work alongside experienced Accountants, Managers and Directors while taking increasing ownership of your own portfolio.

About You

• 2+ years' experience within Australian Public Practice.
• Relevant accounting qualification, with CA or CPA studies underway or a willingness to commence.
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships and Individuals.
• Good understanding of Australian accounting principles and taxation legislation.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and handling day-to-day queries.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Diverse Client Portfolio: Gain exposure to a broad range of businesses, industries and individual clients across the Wangaratta region.
• Development & Mentoring: Work closely with experienced professionals who will support your technical and professional development.
• Career Progression: A genuine pathway to Senior Accountant and further progression for someone who demonstrates the drive to succeed.
• Advisory Exposure: Develop your skills beyond compliance through involvement in tax planning and broader business advisory matters.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative regional team where you'll have access to senior staff and meaningful client interaction.

If you're an Accountant looking for your next opportunity and want to join a firm that can offer variety, development and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered for this position.