Accountant or Bookkeeper - Boutique Firm - Work Close to Home

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Frankston; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Frankston, VIC is seeking an Intermediate Accountant or Bookkeeper to join a close-knit boutique firm. The role offers a hands-on environment, with a leader who previously worked at a Top-10 firm and a team including 5 senior staff and 6 support staff.

Onsite parking is available and flexible arrangements can be made. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in public practice accounting or bookkeeping, with exposure to diverse client types and structures, and strong

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a public practice accounting firm environment.
• Experience in Business Services/Taxation or public practice bookkeeping.
• Exposure to a variety of client types, entity structures and industries.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to contribute to a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients within a boutique firm.
• Preparing financial statements and tax returns.
• Overseeing bookkeeping functions and maintaining client accounts.
• Preparing BAS and assisting with general accounting and compliance requirements.

Job description

Accountant or Bookkeeper - Boutique Firm - Work Close to Home

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Frankston VIC

Excellent location - walking distance from public transport options

Close-knit team with a relaxed and family-friendly dynamic

Strong legacy of high-quality clients and internal processes

Onsite parking available

My client is a well-established boutique accounting firm, based in Frankston. The firm is led by an experienced Director, who previously worked at a Top-10 firm before establishing his own practice. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, hands-on accounting and advisory services to a diverse client base.

They have a flat structure and employ a team of experienced professionals, including 5 senior level staff, 6 support staff (3x bookkeepers and 3x admin) and 5 offshore (this is run by a former Melbourne-based staff member). The offshore team supports workflow and helps create capacity locally. They are now looking to appoint an Intermediate Business Services Accountant or Bookkeeper to join their supportive, close-knit team. The firm is open to candidates with either a Business Services accounting or bookkeeping background, with the flexibility to consider applicants across both disciplines.

Depending on your experience, the role may involve managing a portfolio of clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns, overseeing bookkeeping functions, maintaining client accounts, preparing BAS and assisting with general accounting and compliance requirements.

The firm offers a genuinely hands-on working environment, where quality and accuracy are prioritised over productivity targets. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work, with responsibilities rotated to ensure fresh oversight and maintain high standards. Any additional hours worked on the rare occasion are recognised and compensated.

The firm currently uses MYOB and is transitioning towards cloud-based accounting systems. Flexible working arrangements are also available once established in the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, low-stress working environment with a supportive team, genuine flexibility and a convenient Frankston location.

The ideal candidate will possess:

2+ years' experience in a public practice accounting firm environment.

Experience in either Business Services/Taxation or public practice bookkeeping.

Exposure to a variety of client types, entity structures and industries.

Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.

A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to contribute to a close-knit team.