Graduate Accountant

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CA/CPA fees paid

Study leave

Weekly in-house training

Onsite parking

Job summary

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd seeks a Graduate Accountant for a permanent, full-time role in Brisbane's Red Hill. You will support a varied client portfolio with financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations, backed by training and mentoring from experienced staff.

You'll undertake CA/CPA studies while gaining hands-on experience using Xero, XPM and FYI Docs. The role offers ongoing development toward Intermediate and Senior Accountant responsibilities and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Completed or near-completed degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Interest in public practice accounting and taxation.
• Intention to undertake CA or CPA studies.
• Solid foundations in accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and willingness to check work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Excel and learning new systems.
• Organised approach and willingness to seek help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Prepare reconciliations, workpapers and supporting schedules.
• Assist with BAS, IAS and related compliance obligations.
• Research accounting and taxation questions with senior guidance.
• Gather client information and prepare correspondence.
• Support tax planning and business advisory assignments as skills develop.
• Use Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to maintain records and track work.
• Communicate progress and apply reviewer feedback.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Organised

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Xero

XPM

FYI Docs

Job description

03rd November, 2026

Graduate Accountant | Business Services

Salary: $60,000-$70,000 + superannuation

Location: Red Hill, Brisbane

Work style: Permanent full-time

Why This Role

Start your accounting career with regular training, experienced colleagues and practical exposure to business services and taxation.

Working alongside accountants, Managers and Directors, you'll learn how to apply your university knowledge to client work. Early responsibilities will build your foundations in financial statements, tax returns and reconciliations, with guidance and feedback as you develop.

Weekly in-house training, paid CA/CPA fees and study leave support your professional development. Regular career reviews provide opportunities to discuss your progress and agree on what to work towards next.

The Role

Support a varied client portfolio while developing the technical, organisational and communication skills needed in public practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Preparing reconciliations, workpapers and supporting schedules
• Assisting with BAS, IAS and related compliance obligations
• Researching accounting and taxation questions with senior guidance
• Gathering client information and preparing correspondence
• Supporting tax planning and business advisory assignments as your skills develop
• Using Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to maintain accurate records and track assigned work
• Communicating progress, asking questions and applying feedback from reviewers

What You'll Bring

• A completed or near-completed degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• An interest in building a career in public practice accounting and taxation
• An intention to undertake CA or CPA studies
• Sound foundations in accounting principles
• Attention to detail and a willingness to check your work
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using Excel and learning new systems
• An organised approach and willingness to seek help when needed

Previous accounting experience or familiarity with Xero would be useful, but is not essential.

What's On Offer

• $60,000-$70,000 + superannuation
• CA/CPA fees and study leave
• Weekly in-house training
• Guidance from experienced accountants, Managers and Directors
• Quarterly informal and annual formal development reviews
• Onsite staff parking
• Modern cloud-based systems, including Xero, XPM and FYI Docs
• Exposure to varied businesses, industries and entity structures
• Opportunities to develop towards Intermediate and Senior Accountant responsibilities
• Monthly team events and quarterly out-of-office social activities

About Our Client

Our client is an independent accounting and advisory firm based in Red Hill, on Brisbane's city fringe. Two Directors lead a team of 18, providing accounting, taxation, business services, SMSF, bookkeeping and advisory support.

Clients include family businesses, privately owned groups and high-net-worth individuals across construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and property development.

The practice's broader work includes cash flow forecasting, business acquisitions, succession planning and CFO-style advisory. This provides a setting to build strong compliance foundations while learning how accounting supports business decisions.