Intermediate Accountant

Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors; City of Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Parental leave

Career progression to partner

Descrizione del lavoro

Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors is seeking an Intermediate Accountant in Melbourne to handle financial statements, tax returns and planning for SME and high-net-worth clients. You will support growth through strategic management accounting and coach graduates, while delivering high-quality client service.

The role requires a Bachelor in Accounting, CA/CPA in progress, and 2+ years in Australian public practice, with strong Xero and MS Excel skills.

Competenze

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field.
• 2+ years Australian Public Practice experience.
• Experience servicing SME and high net worth clients; preparation of financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts.

Mansioni

• Prepare financial accounts and income tax returns, provide tax planning recommendations and address Div 7A, FBT and CGT issues.
• Contribute to strategic management accounting tools and advice for client base growth.
• Coach and develop Graduate Accountants on the job.
• Support in building client relationships and delivering value.

Conoscenze

Public Practice

Taxation

Financial statements

Client communication

Formazione

Bachelor of Business or Commerce (Accounting)

CA/CPA in progress

Strumenti

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Established more than 30 years ago, we are a rapidly growing second-tier accounting and advisory firm based in Melbourne’s North West. We have 8 trail-blazing partners who work shoulder-to-shoulder with our 55-strong team, sharing knowledge and experience accumulated over their years in the accounting and advisory space. Our family orientated culture has helped make us the go-to for growing Melbourne entrepreneurial businesses and family businesses.

About the Role

As a Intermediate Accountant, you will:

• Take technical responsibilities including the preparation of financial accounts and income tax returns, providing tax planning recommendations, identifying tax issues, and applying expertise in Div 7A, FBT, and CGT.
• Have active involvement in strategic management accounting tools and advice to support our growing client base.
• Contribute to the development of Graduate Accountants through on-the-job coaching.

About you

You’ll be a good fit for the Intermediate Accountant role if you have:

• Completed Bachelor of Business or Commerce (Accounting).
• Studying CA/CPA
• 2+ years of experience in Australian Public Practice Accounting
• Experienced in servicing SME clients and high net worth individuals, and you’re a gun at preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills in accounting packages (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• A driven professional ready to grow into a standout client-facing role
• Relationship-driven leader dedicated to building the capability and empowerment of colleagues.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Direct management of client portfolio will be viewed favourably.

We’re part of the wider AZ NGA group of 92 companies nationally. That means scale, knowledge capital and career opportunities. Join our young, professional team for a competitive salary, and a range of career benefits usually only offered by CBD firms:

• Outstanding workplace culture
• Certified as a Great Place To Work® in Australia twice in a row.
• Defined career progression and pathway to partner.
• Flexible in-office/working from home arrangements.
• Full time / part time and flexible working hours.
• Robust paid parental leave policy.
• Proactive diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborative, team-centric workplace.

Are you more than just a number?

We treat our team members as more than just a number; their job satisfaction, work-life balance and well-being are critical to the success of our business. We empower our people to advance their career at their own pace, setting the direction while we provide the opportunities, guidance and support they need to achieve their goals.