Intermediate Accountant

Recruit Collective; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Collective on the Gold Coast invites an Intermediate Accountant to join a growing boutique firm. You will work closely with Directors and Senior Accountants, delivering accounting and advisory services across diverse clients and industries.

You will handle financial statements, tax returns, BAS, and management reports while developing your technical capabilities and client relationships in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS across entity structures.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, income tax returns and BAS for varied entity structures.
• Support taxation, compliance, and business advisory engagements.
• Manage client communications and respond to queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow automation.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Join a growing boutiqueaccounting and advisory firm offering far more than a traditional publicpractice role.

Working closely withexperienced Accountants and Directors, you'll support a diverse portfolio ofclients while gaining exposure across taxation, compliance, business services,and advisory. This is an opportunity to further develop your technical capabilitieswhile building strong client relationships and progressing your career within ahighly supportive environment.

Beyond accounting andtaxation, you'll have exposure to technology, AI, and automation initiativesthat are helping shape the future of the profession. For the right person, thisrole provides a genuine pathway toward Senior Accountant and future leadershipopportunities.

The Opportunity

You will work closely withsenior team members and Directors to deliver high-quality accounting andadvisory services across a broad range of clients and industries.

• Preparing financial statements, income taxreturns, and BAS for a variety of entity structures
• Assisting with taxation, compliance, andbusiness advisory engagements
• Managing day-to-day client communicationsand responding to client queries
• Supporting a portfolio of business clientsacross multiple industries
• Assisting with tax planning and advisoryprojects
• Preparing management reports, budgets, andcashflow forecasts
• Working alongside Senior Accountants andDirectors on more complex taxation and commercial matters
• Identifying opportunities to improvesystems, workflows, and efficiencies
• Contributing to technology, automation,and AI initiatives across the firm
• Building strong client relationshipsthrough proactive communication and exceptional service
• Ensuring compliance deadlines and clientdeliverables are achieved
• Maintaining accurate and high-qualityworkpapers and documentation
• Supporting and collaborating with juniorteam members where required
• Participating in ongoing training andprofessional development opportunities

About You

You're an experienced publicpractice accountant who is looking to continue building your technicalexpertise while becoming increasingly involved in client relationships andadvisory work.

You Will Bring

• CA or CPA qualified, or actively workingtowards completion
• 5+ years' experience within Australianpublic practice accounting
• Strong experience preparing financialstatements, income tax returns, and BAS across a range of entitystructures
• Sound technical knowledge of Australiantaxation, compliance, and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing your own workflow andclient responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Confidence communicating with clients,stakeholders, and business owners
• Strong attention to detail and commitmentto delivering high-quality work
• Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills
• A proactive approach to problem solvingand continuous improvement
• Interest in technology, automation, andthe future of the accounting profession
• Strong relationship-building abilities andcommitment to client service
• A genuine desire to continue learning andprogressing professionally

Above All, We're Looking forSomeone Eager to Grow

Someone who wants to continuedeveloping their technical skills, become a trusted point of contact forclients, and build a long-term career within a firm that values initiative,innovation, and professional development.

Why Join This Firm?

• Significant exposure to projects focusedon process improvement, workflow automation, and technology integration
• Ongoing mentoring and training acrosstaxation, financial reporting, and advisory services
• Direct access to experienced Directors andsenior leadership
• Exposure to a broad range of industriesrather than a heavily specialised portfolio
• Strong culture built on trust,accountability, and long-term relationships
• Opportunity to broaden your clientmanagement and advisory experience
• Clear progression pathway toward SeniorAccountant and beyond
• Support for CA/CPA studies and ongoingprofessional development
• Modern systems and a forward-thinkingapproach to accounting
• Flexible and autonomous workingenvironment
• Long-term career opportunities within agrowing firm

Who This Role Will Suit

This opportunity will suit anexperienced Intermediate Accountant looking to take the next step beyond purelycompliance-focused work.

You'll be someone who enjoysbuilding client relationships, expanding your commercial knowledge, anddeveloping your advisory capabilities. Most importantly, you'll be motivated bythe opportunity to build a long-term career within a firm that invests in itspeople and encourages professional growth and innovation.