Intermediate Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Paid study leave and CA/CPA support

Clear pathway to Senior Accountant

Hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to varied client base

Supportive partners invested in staff

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Sydney CBD is seeking an Intermediate Accountant with 2+ years' public practice experience to join our growing business services and tax team. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working arrangements.

You will prepare financial statements and tax returns for a diverse client base, manage client portfolios, and assist with advisory work. CA/CPA qualification or progress is supported, with strong training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Australian public practice.
• 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.

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.

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