Accountant - Tumut

Charterhouse; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Study support

Mentoring from Partners

Cross-office collaboration

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Charterhouse in Tumut, NSW, is seeking an Accountant / Senior Accountant to join the Business Services & Tax team. The role offers exposure to a diverse regional client base and opportunities to develop skills across compliance, tax planning and advisory work.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships, work with agricultural, construction and SME clients, and contribute to client relationships under mentoring Partners.

Qualifications

• Public practice experience across Business Services and Tax.
• CA/CPA qualifications or progress highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of Australian compliance requirements.
• Good communication and client-relations skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS for various entities.
• Work with agricultural, construction and SME clients.
• Assist with tax planning, business structuring and advisory matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships with mentoring Partners.
• Manage allocated client work ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• For experienced candidates, take greater portfolio responsibility and mentoring duties.

Skills

Public practice experience

CA/CPA qualified

Xero experience

Client management

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

CA/CPA candidate

Tools

Xero

MYOB

FYI Docs

XPM

Job description

Accountant / Senior Accountant – Business Services & Tax

Tumut, NSW | Full-Time

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse regional client base, gain exposure to Business Services, Tax and Advisory, and develop your career within a supportive, close-knit environment.
The firm is open to candidates across different experience levels, with responsibilities tailored to their technical capabilities and career aspirations.

About the Firm

• Well-established regional accounting and advisory practice with offices in Tumut and Canberra, supported by an offshore bookkeeping and administration team.
• Offers a broad range of services including Business Services, Tax, Business Advisory and Bookkeeping.
• Works closely with regional businesses, particularly across agriculture, primary production, construction and SMEs.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with an open-door management approach, approachable Partners and a strong emphasis on client relationships.
• Experiencing organic growth, creating opportunities for Accountants to develop their technical skills, take on greater responsibility and progress within the firm.
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH opportunities depending on experience and business requirements.
• Flexibility to work across the firm's Tumut and Canberra offices where appropriate.
• CA/CPA study support, including study leave and professional development opportunities.
• Direct access to experienced Partners and ongoing technical mentoring.
• Exposure to a broad mix of compliance, tax planning and business advisory work.
• Friendly, close-knit team with regular social events, team lunches and celebrations.
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and develop your career within an established regional practice.

Accountant / Senior Accountant – Business Services & Tax

Tumut, NSW | Full-Time

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse regional client base, gain exposure to Business Services, Tax and Advisory, and develop your career within a supportive, close-knit environment.
The firm is open to candidates across different experience levels, with responsibilities tailored to their technical capabilities and career aspirations.

About the Firm

• Well-established regional accounting and advisory practice with offices in Tumut and Canberra, supported by an offshore bookkeeping and administration team.
• Offers a broad range of services including Business Services, Tax, Business Advisory and Bookkeeping.
• Works closely with regional businesses, particularly across agriculture, primary production, construction and SMEs.
• Diverse client portfolio
• Supportive, collaborative culture with an open-door management approach, approachable Partners and a strong emphasis on client relationships.
• Experiencing organic growth, creating opportunities for Accountants to develop their technical skills, take on greater responsibility and progress within the firm.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH opportunities depending on experience and business requirements.
• Flexibility to work across the firm's Tumut and Canberra offices where appropriate.
• CA/CPA study support, including study leave and professional development opportunities.
• Direct access to experienced Partners and ongoing technical mentoring.
• Exposure to a broad mix of compliance, tax planning and business advisory work.
• Friendly, close-knit team with regular social events, team lunches and celebrations.
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and develop your career within an established regional practice.

About the Role

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, BAS and other compliance obligations for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of regional businesses, including agricultural clients, construction businesses and SMEs.
• Assist with tax planning, business structuring and advisory matters, working closely with experienced Partners and senior team members.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, responding to enquiries and providing practical accounting and taxation support.
• Manage allocated client work, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and timely completion.
• For more experienced candidates, take on greater responsibility for client portfolios, workflow management and mentoring junior staff.

About You

• Previous Australian public practice accounting experience, with opportunities available across multiple experience levels.
• Relevant qualifications in Accounting, with CA/CPA qualifications or studies highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of Business Services, Tax and Australian compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, long-term client relationships.
• A proactive, reliable and organised approach to managing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with Xero, XPM, FYI Docs, MYOB or Active would be advantageous.
• Interest in developing broader technical skills and gaining exposure to advisory work.