Intermediate Accountant

MW Recruitment; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

CA/CPA study support

Exam leave

Onsite parking

Coaching for technical questions

Pathway to Senior Accountant

Flexible hours

Job summary

MW Recruitment is a Ipswich-based independent practice seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join its compliance and advisory team. The role offers hybrid work after settling in, with a defined progression to Senior Accountant and support for CA/CPA study and exams.

You will manage a portfolio of small to medium business and private clients, preparing financial statements and tax returns, completing BAS/IAS/FBT lodgements, and handling client queries.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards it.
• 2–3 years’ experience in Australian public practice.
• Sound technical knowledge with a genuine interest in tax.
• Confident communicating with clients and asking questions when needed.
• Organised, reliable and comfortable managing your own deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.
• Complete BAS, IAS and FBT lodgements.
• Prepare workpapers and complete reconciliations to a high standard.
• Handle day to day client queries and build relationships.
• Support tax planning and assist with preparing advice for clients.
• Take on increasingly complex work, including Div 7A and CGT, as your skills develop.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Public practice experience

Time management

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Not every accounting career needs a daily commute into Brisbane. This independent Ipswich practice has spent years building a loyal client base of local owner operators, and it is now looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join its compliance and advisory team.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

Ipswich office with onsite parking and no CBD commute

Hybrid working once you have settled in

Paid CA or CPA study support and exam leave

Partners who make time for coaching and technical questions

A defined pathway to Senior Accountant

Flexible start and finish times around school drop off and pick up

THE ROLE:
Working under the guidance of a Senior Accountant and Partner, you will manage a portfolio of small to medium business and private clients.

Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals

Complete BAS, IAS and FBT lodgements

Prepare workpapers and complete reconciliations to a high standard

Handle day to day client queries and build your own relationships

Support tax planning and assist with preparing advice for clients

Take on increasingly complex work, including Div 7A and CGT, as your skills develop

THE INDIVIDUAL:

CA or CPA qualified, or currently working towards it

2 to 3 years’ experience in Australian public practice

Sound technical knowledge with a genuine interest in tax

Confident communicating with clients and asking questions when needed

Organised, reliable and comfortable managing your own deadlines