Intermediate Accountant

The Andersen Partnership; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CA/CPA study leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Career progression to Senior

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Sydney is seeking an Intermediate Accountant with 2+ years of public practice experience to join the client services team. You will handle a growing portfolio, prepare financial statements, tax returns, and statutory lodging, while providing advisory support to clients.

CA/CPA progression is encouraged, with strong tax knowledge and software proficiency (Xero, MYOB, CCH/HandiSoft).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Australian public practice (accounting firm).
• CA/CPA qualified or actively progressing through the program.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax law (income tax, GST, FBT).
• Proficient in practice software such as Xero, MYOB, and/or CCH/HandiSoft.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals.
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS and manage other statutory obligations.
• Assist with tax planning and provide general advisory support to clients.
• Manage a portfolio of clients directly, including day-to-day queries and deadlines.
• Support managers and partners on technical engagements (restructures, Division 7A, CGT).
• Review work prepared by graduate/junior accountants.
• Ensure ATO lodgement deadlines and compliance obligations are met.
• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow forecasting and client advisory work.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

CA/CPA qualification or progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

CCH/HandiSoft

Job description

Intermediate Accountant — Public Practice

Location: Sydney CBD, NSW

Firm: Top 50 Chartered Accounting Firm

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established Top 50 public practice accounting firm based in Sydney's CBD, providing tax, business services, and advisory to a diverse client base spanning SMEs, private groups, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is known for its strong technical training, collegiate culture, and genuine investment in staff development and progression.

About the Role

We're seeking an Intermediate Accountant with 2+ years' public practice experience to join a growing business services and tax team. This role suits someone with a solid foundation gained specifically within an accounting firm (not commerce/industry) who is ready to take on a larger client portfolio and more complex compliance and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS and manage other statutory compliance obligations
• Assist with tax planning and provide general advisory support to clients
• Manage a portfolio of clients directly, including day-to-day queries and deadlines
• Support managers and partners on more technical engagements (restructures, Division 7A, CGT, etc.)
• Review work prepared by graduate/junior accountants
• Ensure ATO lodgement deadlines and compliance obligations are consistently met
• Contribute to special projects such as budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and client advisory work

About You

• Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in an Australian public practice (accounting firm) environment — commerce/industry experience alone will not meet the requirements of this role
• CA/CPA qualified or actively progressing through the program
• Strong working knowledge of Australian tax law, including income tax, GST, and FBT
• Proficient in practice software such as Xero, MYOB, and/or CCH/HandiSoft
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage a client portfolio
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a team structure

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with public practice experience
• Paid study leave and financial support for CA/CPA
• Clear pathway to Senior Accountant and beyond
• Modern CBD office, hybrid working arrangements
• Exposure to a varied, high-quality client base
• Supportive partners genuinely invested in technical development