Graduate / Intermediate Accountant

SKL Associates; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SKL Associates Pty Ltd in Mount Waverley is seeking a Graduate or Intermediate Accountant to join our close-knit team on a full-time basis. You will work closely with partners on a broad range of tax and business services, gaining hands-on exposure from day one.

This office-based role offers mentoring, exposure to individuals, family groups and SMEs, and a start date in December 2026. Ideal for recent graduates or those with up to 2 years in public practice who are ready to grow with us.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, or a Commerce/Finance degree with an accounting major.
• Recent graduates or up to 2 years’ public practice experience.
• Full Australian working rights.
• A sound understanding of Australian taxation, including income tax and GST.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people, including the ATO and ASIC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of reports and documents.
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, responsible and motivated approach to your work.
• Experience using Xero, MYOB and/or HandiLedger.
• Currently completing, or committed to commencing, the CPA Program or CA Program.

Responsibilities

• Processing client data in Xero, MYOB and HandiLedger through to trial balance, and preparing supporting workpapers
• Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for ongoing clients
• Preparing financial statements, including year-end adjusting journals, Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets
• Preparing monthly and quarterly BAS and IAS
• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Payroll processing, including STP reporting and superannuation
• General administrative support, including client file and document management

Skills

Excel & Word

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Accounting degree

Commerce/Finance with accounting major

CPA/CA in progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

HandiLedger

Job description

SKL Associates Pty Ltd is a small, family-friendly firm of public accountants and taxation advisers based in Mount Waverley. We look after individuals, family groups and small-to-medium businesses, including companies, trusts and partnerships. If you are looking for a close-knit team where you can genuinely belong and grow, we would like to hear from you.

About the role

We are seeking a Graduate or Intermediate Accountant to join our team on a full-time basis. Working closely with our partners, you will be involved in a broad range of tax and business services work, with hands‑on exposure to all entity types from day one.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Mount Waverley, Monday to Friday. A start date in December 2026 is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Processing client data in Xero, MYOB and HandiLedger through to trial balance, and preparing supporting workpapers
• Monthly bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for ongoing clients
• Preparing financial statements, including year-end adjusting journals (accruals, prepayments and depreciation), Profit and Loss Statements and Balance Sheets
• Preparing monthly and quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Payroll processing, including Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and superannuation
• General administrative support, including client file and document management

About you

• A degree in Accounting, or a Commerce/Finance degree with an accounting major
• Recent graduates or up to 2 years’ public practice experience
• Full Australian working rights
• A sound understanding of Australian taxation, including income tax and GST
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with a wide range of people, including the ATO and ASIC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of reports and documents
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive, responsible and motivated approach to your work
• Experience using Xero, MYOB and/or HandiLedger
• Currently completing, or committed to commencing, the CPA Program or CA Program

What we offer

• A salary of $55,000–$65,000 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience
• Close mentoring from our partners and broad exposure across individual, company, trust and partnership clients
• A friendly, supportive small-team environment in Mount Waverley

Applications close on 26/11/2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.