Intermediate Accountant

LMC Accounting; Cooroy; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Flexibility to negotiate extra hours

Opportunity to move to full-time

Sunshine Coast location

Job summary

LMC Financial Group, located in Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast, is seeking a part-time, office-based Accountant with a minimum of 20 hours per week and the potential to develop into a full-time role. You will work closely with the Principal Accountant across a diverse client base and a range of accounting responsibilities.

Ideally, you will have at least two years in an Australian public accounting practice and be working towards or hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in an Australian public accounting practice.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or working towards.
• Experience using Xero; knowledge of MYOB, QuickBooks and BGL is an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, sole traders and investors.
• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for small business entities.
• Preparing BAS (Business Activity Statements).
• Bookkeeping duties including payroll processing, STP reporting and superannuation.
• Assisting with general accounting and taxation matters for a diverse client base.

Skills

Two years public accounting experience

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

BGL

Job description

This is a part-time, office-based position offering a minimum of 20 hours per week, with the flexibility to negotiate additional hours for the right candidate. There is also potential for the role to develop into a full-time position in the future. Working closely with our Principal Accountant, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and accounting responsibilities, with opportunities to continue developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.

Key responsibilities

Preparing income tax returns for individuals, sole traders and investors

Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for small business entities

Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS)

Undertaking bookkeeping duties, including payroll processing, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and superannuation

Assisting with general accounting and taxation matters for a diverse client base

About you

A minimum of two years' experience working in an Australian public accounting practice

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or working towards

Experience using Xero, with knowledge of MYOB, QuickBooks and BGL considered an advantage

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

A proactive approach to problem-solving

Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow

About us

At LMC Financial Group, we're a well-established boutique accounting practice based in the heart of Cooroy on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We're a close-knit team of seven who take pride in delivering personalised, professional accounting and taxation services to our clients. We believe great accounting is about more than just numbers - it's about building relationships, solving problems and helping people and businesses succeed.

Small, supportive team: Be part of a friendly workplace where you're valued as an individual

Work-life balance: Enjoy part-time hours with the opportunity to negotiate additional hours to suit your circumstances. Flexible days and school holiday arrangements available

Variety in your work: Work with a diverse range of individuals and small businesses

Professional development: Continue building your skills while working closely with an experienced Principal Accountant

Career opportunities: Potential to increase your hours or transition into a full-time role as the practice grows

Great location: Work in the welcoming hinterland town of Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast