Business Services Accountant

Estifo Chartered Accountants; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mentoring from experienced leaders

Job summary

Estifo Chartered Accountants in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Business Services Accountant to deliver high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services to SMEs and high-net-worth clients. You will work directly with managers and partners, gaining hands‑on experience and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, tax returns and BAS/IAS; providing advisory services; managing client relationships; collaborating on projects with senior

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business services or public practice accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero, MYOB, or similar).
• Self-motivated, organised, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS/IAS for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSF.
• Provide tax and business advisory services to a diverse client base.
• Assist in managing client relationships and providing practical solutions to complex business issues.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and partners on project work and advisory engagements and onboarding of new clients
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards and taxation legislation.

Skills

Accounting

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Business Services Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting, taxation, and advisory services to small-to-medium enterprises and high-net-worth clients. You will work directly with managers and partners, gaining hands‑on experience and professional development opportunities.

Key responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS/IAS for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSF.

Provide tax and business advisory services to a diverse client base.

Assist in managing client relationships and providing practical solutions to complex business issues.

Collaborate with senior accountants and partners on project work and advisory engagements and onboarding of new clients

Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards and taxation legislation.

About you

Degree qualified in Accounting, Commerce, or related field.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in business services or public practice accounting.

Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting standards.

Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships.

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB, or similar).

Self‑motivated, organised, and eager to learn.

About us

Estifo Chartered Accountants is a growing boutique firm providing exceptional accounting, taxation, and advisory services to SMEs and private clients.

Flexible working hours and maintain a healthy work life balance.

A friendly, collaborative, and professional work environment.

Ongoing professional development and mentoring from experienced leaders.

Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.

Career progression opportunities within a growing practice.