Business Services Junior/Intermediate Accountant - Top Firm & Great Training!

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days WFH with flexible start and end

CA study support

Structured mentorship

Profit sharing opportunities at mgmt

Birthday leave

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Accountant to develop technical and advisory skills, gain hands-on exposure to complex clients and build a long-term career within the firm.

You will have the opportunity to work on ATO Top 500 clients, liaise directly with clients from day one and develop your advisory capabilities through structured training and dedicated mentorship.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience within a public practice firm.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Willing to commence CA qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gaining exposure to VCFO services, including management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing income tax returns and financial statements across entities
• Liaising directly with clients from day one, developing client management and advisory skills
• Working with ATO Top 500 clients across industries
• Participating in regular structured training sessions, supported by mentorship

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public practice exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree

CA qualification in progress

Job description

Business Services Junior/Intermediate Accountant - Top Firm & Great Training!

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

2 days WFH with flexible start and finish times

Vibrant social culture, excellent training and full CA study support

Known for its highly social culture, this firm offers a vibrant and collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. The leadership team has fostered a strong people-first culture that extends beyond its employees to its clients. Through an innovative workflow model, the firm delivers a seamless combination of tax compliance, business advisory and outsourced CFO services, tailored to each client's needs.

They are now seeking a Junior/Intermediate Accountant who is keen to develop their technical and advisory skills, gain hands-on exposure to complex clients and build a long-term career within the firm. You will have the opportunity to work on ATO Top 500 clients, liaise directly with clients from day one and develop your advisory capabilities through structured training and dedicated mentorship.

In this role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Gaining exposure to VCFO services, including management accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing income tax returns and financial statements across a range of entities
• Liaising directly with clients from day one, developing your client management and advisory skills
• Working with ATO Top 500 clients across an exciting range of industries
• Participating in regular structured training sessions, supported by ongoing mentorship

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

• Have 2–5 years' experience within a reputable public practice firm
• Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree
• Be working towards your CA qualification or willing to commence
• Be eager to learn, develop and contribute to the wider team
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

In addition to a genuinely supportive culture, the firm offers:

• Tailored training and development aligned with your career goals
• Clear progression pathways, including profit share opportunities at management level
• Regular social events, EOFY celebrations, charity initiatives, City2Surf, team lunches and more
• Structured mentoring programs, including a dedicated Women in Business initiative
• Birthday leave!