Graduate Accountant

Carbon Group Global; Town of Gawler; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Group is seeking a motivated graduate or early-career accountant to join their team. You will assist with financial statements, BAS, and tax returns for individuals and SMEs, while gaining exposure to diverse client structures and the firm’s growing client base.

The role offers hands-on development, mentorship from senior team members, and opportunities to progress through the CA/CPA programs as you advance your career in a dynamic Australian firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Commerce/Accounting or similar is required.
• Willing to commence CA or CPA program.
• Graduating soon? Apply and we will review your application.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals and SMEs.
• Prepare BAS and other tax compliance documents.
• Support the team with client queries and build confidence in client dealings.
• Gain exposure to different business and trading structures and how they work.
• Assist with basic tax research under senior supervision.
• Develop fundamentals of budgeting, cash flow and financial reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting or similar

Double degrees encouraged

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Hi there, thanks for stopping by. We're glad to have gotten your attention, but we'll be thrilled when you apply. We're on the hunt for a new member of our team. We're eager to find someone who is passionate about what they do, and is excited for a new journey with our fantastic firm.
About Carbon.
We're not your average professional services firm. Carbon launched in 2014 with the goal to shake up the industry and change the level of service that small and medium business owners received. We combine all the core business services in the one place (from accounting to bookkeeping to finance to insurance and everything in between), bringing together some of the best experts in the industry so our clients can focus on doing more of what they love.
What it means to be a Carbonite.
Our Carbonites are our best asset, and we've grown from a small team of 13 people in a single office in Perth to over 300 Carbonites nationwide, with offices in multiple states. A key element in our plan of world domination is having the best people possible to help us along the way. This is where you come in.
As our next Carbonite, you'll be joining a team at multiple levels. You'll be part of a team in your office, working with other talented people such as yourself. You'll also be joining our national ranks, meaning you can easily tap into a knowledge base for a tricky question or to bounce ideas off of for the next team activity.
Empowering our Carbonites is a big part of our mission and vision, so we focus on helping our Carbonites learn and grow, developing their careers in the direction that they want to go in.

We're looking for someone who:

• Hasrecently completed a Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting or similar (those with double degrees are encouraged to apply!)
• Is willing to commence either the Chartered Accounting (CA) program or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) program.
• Graduating soon? Still apply and we will review your application.

• Hasrecently completed a Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting or similar (those with double degrees are encouraged to apply!)
• Is willing to commence either the Chartered Accounting (CA) program or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) program.
• Graduating soon? Still apply and we will review your application.

You’ll be perfect for the role if:

• You're eager to get hands on experience in a growing firm,
• You're looking for a firm that will value your development,
• You're on the hunt for a firm with a range of clients so no two days are the same.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and tax returns for individuals and small to medium businesses.
• Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and other tax compliance documents.
• Supporting the team with client queries and communication, gradually building your confidence in dealing directly with clients.
• Gaining exposure to different business and trading structures, and learning how they work.
• Assisting with basic tax research and ATO enquiries under the guidance of senior team members.
• Learning the fundamentals of business budgeting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Supporting the team with financial analysis and business benchmarking.
• Working with accounting software such as Xero and MYOB to develop your technical skills.
• Getting involved in a range of other accounting tasks and projects as you build your knowledge and experience.

At Carbon, we know we're at our best when we look out for one another; prioritise respect, fairness, development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, experience, identity, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.