Intermediate Accountant

FemEdge Solutions; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

CA/CPA study support

Monthly training and development

Family-friendly culture

Broad client exposure

Structured 9:00am–5:00pm schedule

Job summary

FemEdge Solutions in Melbourne is seeking an energetic accountant with ~3+ years in professional practice. The role offers exposure to accounting, taxation and advisory work, with CA/CPA near completion and a strong emphasis on client service.

The firm provides a supportive, family-friendly environment with real work-from-home flexibility after training, ongoing professional development, and a broad variety of clients across industries.

Qualifications

• Australian degree in accounting or related field is required
• Approximately 3+ years experience in professional services
• CA or CPA qualification in progress or near completion
• Strong knowledge of financial statement prep, reconciliations, accrual accounting and fixed assets

Responsibilities

• Prepare business services, accounting, taxation, and advisory work to an intermediate level
• Collect and analyse client information for statutory financial statements and tax calculations
• Prepare year-end financial statements including SMSFs for review
• Prepare monthly/quarterly BAS, FBT returns and annual income tax returns for review
• Prepare payroll tax returns and annual reconciliations
• Analyse financial statements to identify risks and opportunities
• Provide general corporate and taxation advisory support as needed
• Prepare business reports, cash flow budgets, forecasts and performance analysis
• Assist with client reviews, WIP management and billing support
• Maintain client communications and relationship management
• Mentor junior staff including undergraduates and graduates
• Collaborate with team members and work under supervision as required

Skills

CA or CPA

Advanced Excel

Client communication

Financial statement prep

Tax knowledge

Education

Australian degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Software Assist

Job description

• CBD Boutique Firm | Genuine Career Growth and Mentoring
• Family-Friendly Firm with Real WFH Flexibility |Diverse Client Base
• Competitive Salary and Perks

• CBD Boutique Firm | Genuine Career Growth and Mentoring
• Family-Friendly Firm with Real WFH Flexibility |Diverse Client Base
• Competitive Salary and Perks

About The Business And The Role

Our client is a growing, CBD-based boutique Chartered Accountancy firm providing a wide range of professional services to a dynamic and varied client base. To support this growth and expand into the future, they are seeking an energetic, qualified (or near-qualified) accountant with approximately 3 years or more experience in professional practice services.

This firm works with clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, transport, event management and marketing, property development/construction, real estate, retail trade, hospitality, computer software/hardware, medical practitioners and equity investors.

They invest heavily in training and developing their team members to provide the highest level of service to clients. Team members are thorough, passionate about detail, technically proficient, organised, proactive and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

This role provides exposure to a wide range of accounting, taxation, and advisory work.

• Preparation of business services, accounting, taxation, and advisory matters to an intermediate level
• Collection and analysis of client information to complete statutory financial statements and income tax calculations
• Preparation of year-end financial statements (including SMSFs) to review stage
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly BAS, FBT returns, and annual income tax returns to review stage
• Preparation of monthly payroll tax returns and annual reconciliations
• Analysis and interpretation of financial statements to identify risks and opportunities
• General corporate and taxation advisory support in response to client needs
• Preparation of business reports, cash flow budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis
• Client reviews, work-in-progress management, and billing support
• General client communication and relationship management
• Mentoring and support of undergraduate, graduate, and intern accountants
• Collaboration with team members and working under direction as required

Skills & Experience

• Completed Australian degree in an Accounting-related discipline
• Approximately 3 years or more experience in professional services
• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, accrual accounting, trial balances, and fixed asset registers
• Income tax and capital gains tax, BAS, GST, and FBT knowledge
• Understanding of superannuation contribution and withdrawal rules
• Working knowledge of private business and investment structures
• Basic ASIC compliance knowledge
• Experience with accounting and tax software, including Xero, MYOB and/or Software Assist
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills, including cash flow modelling
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency required

What's On Offer

• Permanent role: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Work-from-home flexibility once training is complete
• CA/CPA study support (if still completing)
• Monthly structured training and ongoing professional development
• Family-friendly, relaxed and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client base