Business Services – Junior/Intermediate Accountant

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Parramatta NSW is seeking an enthusiastic Junior/Intermediate Accountant. The role offers study support for CA/CPA, mentorship, and exposure to a broad range of services including tax compliance and advisory work.

You will gain direct client exposure from day one, collaborate with a close-knit team, and develop your technical skills in a supportive environment aimed at progressing your career.

Qualifications

• Be degree qualified or currently working towards completion
• Be undertaking or willing to commence your CA/CPA
• Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in public practice
• Enjoy mentoring others and working collaboratively within a team
• Possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and development

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual compliance, including financial statements, tax returns, and supporting workpapers
• Preparing BAS, IAS, FBT, and payroll tax returns
• Collaborating closely with the team to deliver exceptional client service
• Liaising directly with clients to understand their needs
• Assisting and mentoring junior team members

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

Degree qualified

CA/CPA studies

Job description

Business Services – Junior/Intermediate Accountant

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Parramatta NSW

Study Support | Supportive and Friendly Environment | Clear Career Progression

Led by two Partners, the firm delivers a broad range of services including tax compliance, business advisory, SMSF, VCFO, R&D, strategic planning, and more. The firm offers a relaxed and supportive culture, with a close-knit team that regularly enjoys team lunches, EOFY and Christmas celebrations, and even a café-quality coffee machine in the office.

With a strong focus on professional development, you will receive tailored training, mentorship, and ongoing support throughout your CA or CPA studies. Working with a diverse and interesting client base, you will gain direct client exposure from day one, helping you develop your advisory skills and build trusted relationships with business owners.

They are seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate Accountant to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a client-facing role, further develop their technical skills, and progress their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing annual compliance, including financial statements, tax returns, and supporting workpapers

Preparing BAS, IAS, FBT, and payroll tax returns

Collaborating closely with the team to deliver exceptional client service

Liaising directly with clients to understand their needs

Assisting and mentoring junior team members

To be considered for the exceptional opportunity, you will:

Be degree qualified or currently working towards completion

Be undertaking or willing to commence your CA/CPA

Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in public practice

Enjoy mentoring others and working collaboratively within a team

Possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards learning and development