Business Services Accountant - move from Commerce

M G Arthur & Associates; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M G Arthur & Associates in Norwest is seeking a Business Services Accountant to move from commerce into public practice. Bring your accounting and Xero skills and we’ll teach you Australian tax.

You will own your own SME/HNW client portfolio, deliver year-end statements, BAS and IAS, and develop management reporting with mentoring from our Manager and Partners. A clear long-term career path awaits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in an Australian in-house accounting or finance role.
• CA/CPA qualification or currently studying towards it.
• Advanced Xero skills are essential; ERP-only experience will not suit.

Responsibilities

• Own your client portfolio; manage relationships and meet deadlines, liaising with ATO and external providers.
• Deliver year-end financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders; provide BAS, IAS and management reporting.
• Learn tax as you grow with training and review from the Manager and Partners; collaborate with Overseas Accounting Team.

Skills

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

CA/CPA qualified or studying towards it

Tools

Xero

Job description

Business Services Accountant - move from Commerce

Ready to move from commerce into public practice? Bring your accounting and Xero skills, and we’ll teach you Australian tax.

What you’ll get

A structured move into public practice, with mentoring from the top. You get hands-on tax training and review from our Manager and Partners, direct mentoring from our Managing Partner, and a clear long-term career pathway.

Independence with your own clients. You look after your own portfolio of SME and HNW clients across many industries and manage their jobs from start to finish. Every day is different.

Supportive team, smart tech, real growth. Work with collaborative, encouraging people in an AI-driven firm, with ongoing tax CPDs to build your expertise.

What you’ll do

Own your client portfolio. Be your clients’ go-to person, build lasting relationships and meet every deadline. You’ll also deal with the ATO and external providers.

Deliver quality accounting work. Prepare year-end financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships and sole traders, plus BAS and IAS. Provide management reporting, budgets, cash flow and KPIs, and help clients get the most out of Xero.

Learn tax as you grow. Progressively take on income tax returns with training and review from the Manager and Partners. Share your commercial know-how with our Overseas Accounting Team.

What you’ll bring

4+ years in an Australian commercial (in-house) accounting or finance role, and CA / CPA qualified or studying towards it.

Strong management accounting foundations: month-end, reconciliations, P&L and balance sheet, BAS and GST, reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Advanced Xero skills are essential (certification highly regarded); ERP-only experience (e.g. NetSuite, SAP) will not suit.

You don’t need tax knowledge yet, but you do need the hunger. Be passionate about tax and client service, and ready to dive deep into fast-paced learning to get up to speed with your peers. It won’t be easy – are you ready?

About us M G Arthur & Associates is an award-winning accounting firm in Norwest. Our advisors specialise in business advisory, accounting & tax and SMSF for HNW individuals and SMEs. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Leadership is recognised at every level, and we make time for regular team activities and flexibility. Join us and Complete your Pie - Financial Benefits+Professional Growth+Supportive Team+Great Leadership.

Sound like you? If your experience matches what we’ve described and you’re serious about making the move into public practice with us, Check us out further on www.mgarthur.com.au & https://www.linkedin.com/company/m-g-arthur-&-associates