Intermediate Accountant

MESSENGER ZERNER; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Messenger Zerner Pty in Adelaide is seeking Intermediate Accountants to join a hands-on public practice team. You'll work directly with partners, delivering high-quality financial statements and tax returns while accelerating your career.

This role offers mentorship, exposure to tax, advisory, and audit, plus a clear path toward CA qualification. Ideal for 2–3 years public practice experience and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years public practice experience.
• CA program in progress or planned.
• High attention to detail with solid technical foundations.
• Proactive, team-first attitude.
• Motivation to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements for small to medium-sized businesses.
• Preparing income tax returns for all entity types.
• Assisting with tax planning strategies.
• Gaining exposure to external audit processes.
• Supporting senior team members and partners on client work.
• Contributing across different areas of the practice as needed.

Skills

2–3 years public practice experience

CA program

Attention to detail

Team player

Motivation to learn/grow

Education

CA program

Job description

Real mentorship. Real client exposure. Real career acceleration.

We have multiple positions available. If you're an ambitious accountant ready to step up, this is your opportunity to work directly with partners, learn from exceptional mentors, and gain hands-on experience across a diverse client base—all in the heart of Adelaide.

Why you'll love this role

Direct access to partners – no layers, no barriers

Fast-track your development with hands-on mentoring from experienced managers

Broaden your expertise across tax, business advisory, and audit exposure

Work with a diverse portfolio of small to medium businesses

Support for your CA journey

$75K–$85K + super (depending on experience)

A genuine opportunity to accelerate your career in public practice

About the roles

As Intermediate Accountants, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality services to a wide range of clients while continuing to build your technical and advisory skills.

These are hands-on, varied roles that will challenge you and help you grow quickly.

What you'll be doing

Preparing financial statements for small to medium-sized businesses

Preparing income tax returns across all entity types

Assisting with tax planning strategies

Gaining exposure to external audit processes

Supporting senior team members and partners on client work

Contributing across different areas of the practice as needed

What you'll bring

2–3 years public practice experience

A strong desire to undertake (or currently undertaking) the CA program

High attention to detail and solid technical foundations

A proactive, team-first attitude

Motivation to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

What makes these roles stand out

These are not just compliance roles. You'll gain:

Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries

The chance to work closely with decision-makers

A well-rounded perspective of public practice, including audit exposure

Who this is perfect for

People who are:

Ready to step up from a junior role

Looking for mentorship, not just a job

Keen to build a long-term career in public practice

Comfortable in a dynamic, hands-on environment

Location

Adelaide CBD – easy access, central location, and a great professional environment.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're looking for a role that will challenge you, support you, and accelerate your growth, we would love to hear from you.

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