Intermediate Accountant | Business Services

Minchin Recruitment Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH day per week

Onsite parking

CA/CPA fees & study leave

Weekly training & CPD support

Progress reviews quarterly

Monthly team events

Job summary

Minchin Recruitment Pty in Brisbane seeks an Intermediate Accountant to support tax, accounting and business services for a range of clients. The role offers a path to CA/CPA qualifications and exposure to advisory work within a busy independent firm.

Join as a permanent full-time team member with one WFH day per week, onsite parking, and ongoing weekly training. Competitive salary is supported by superannuation and semi-annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Two years of Australian public practice accounting experience.
• Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• CA or CPA completed, underway or intended.
• Solid foundations in accounting and Australian taxation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive learning and ability to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs.
• Prepare BAS, IAS and related compliance work.
• Respond to client queries and gather information to progress engagements.
• Research taxation issues with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Assist with business advisory projects as capability develops.
• Use Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to maintain files and manage workflow.
• Keep colleagues informed of progress and flag questions or issues early.

Skills

Public practice accounting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client advisory exposure

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CPA designation

Tools

Xero

XPM

FYI Docs

MYOB

BGL Simple Fund

Job description

Intermediate Accountant | Business Services

Salary: $80,000–$95,000 + superannuation + half-yearly bonuses

Location: Red Hill, Brisbane

Work style: Permanent full-time | One WFH day per week from commencement

Parking: Onsite staff parking

Why This Role

Build your accounting career with weekly training, direct access to experienced Directors and exposure to businesses with increasingly complex needs.

Join an independent accounting and advisory firm where you'll develop by preparing quality work, understanding client businesses, and contributing to practical advice. Experienced colleagues will support your technical growth and help you build confidence communicating with clients.

One WFH day from commencement, on-site parking and half-yearly bonuses add to the appeal of this Brisbane city-fringe opportunity.

The Role

Working alongside Senior Accountants, Managers and Directors, you will support clients across tax, accounting and business services.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs


• Preparing BAS, IAS and related compliance work


• Responding to client queries and gathering information to progress engagements


• Researching taxation issues with guidance from senior colleagues


• Assisting with business advisory projects as your capability develops


• Using Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to maintain accurate files and manage workflow


• Keeping colleagues informed of progress and flagging questions or issues early

What You’ll Bring

• At least two years of Australian public practice accounting experience


• A degree in Accounting or a related discipline


• CA or CPA completed, underway or intended


• Sound foundations in accounting and Australian taxation


• Clear written and verbal communication skills


• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise competing deadlines


• A proactive approach to learning, asking questions and supporting colleagues

Experience with Xero, XPM, FYI Docs, MYOB or BGL Simple Fund will be useful.

What’s On Offer

• $80,000–$95,000 + superannuation and half-yearly bonuses


• One WFH day per week from commencement


• Onsite staff parking


• CA/CPA fees and study leave


• Weekly in-house training and external CPD support where required


• Quarterly informal and annual formal progression reviews


• Support from experienced accountants, Managers and Directors


• Exposure to business advisory work alongside core compliance


• Monthly team events and quarterly out-of-office social activities

About Our Client

Our client is an independent accounting and advisory firm based in Red Hill, led by two Directors and supported by a team of 18.

Clients span construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and property development, as well as family groups and high-net-worth individuals. Business clients typically turn over $1 million–$20 million, with some larger groups exceeding $50 million.

Services extend from accounting and tax compliance to acquisitions, due diligence, cash flow forecasting, succession planning, restructuring and CFO-style advisory. The fully cloud-based practice uses Xero, XPM and FYI Docs.