Intermediate Accountant - Dandenong

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory – Dandenong VIC is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our dynamic business services team. You will be responsible for maintaining time sheets, preparing accounts and tax compliance, budgeting and cashflow forecasting, and supporting clients across companies and trusts.

The role emphasizes accuracy, client service and professional development. Join a collaborative firm with a supportive culture in Melbourne's southeast.

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Practice / Professional Services.
• Ability to manage own practice by accurately recording WIP and billing to target.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; Xero experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintains detailed and accurate time sheets.
• Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, ITRs, budgets and cashflow forecasts.
• Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts.
• Monitors client management reports for underlying business improvement issues.
• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients.

Skills

Public practice experience

WIP management

Billing to target

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory – Dandenong VIC

About Us

Ashfords is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm with a strong presence in Melbourne's Southeast. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients through a diverse and progressive team across seven business units.

Join our dynamic business services team as an Intermediate Accountant. We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about delivering exceptional client service. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow. If you are a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to quality, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a rewarding career path and the support of a collaborative team.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Maintains detailed and accurate time sheets


• Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, ITRs, budgets and cashflow forecasts


• Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts


• Monitors client management reports for underlying business improvement issues


• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Essential to have experience in Public Practice / Professional Services.


• Ability to manage own practice by accurately recording WIP, billing to target and keeping debtors under control.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and accounting packages (XERO experience is preferred but NOT essential)

Job Responsibilities

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Maintains detailed and accurate time sheets


• Prepares accounts, annual returns, BAS, FBT, ITRs, budgets and cashflow forecasts


• Attends to the requirements of companies and trusts


• Monitors client management reports for underlying business improvement issues


• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients

Why Join Us?

• Fast-growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.


• Social activities, and off-site team building days with a comprehensive range of wellbeing initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).


• Active investment into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.


• Financial incentives in addition to your salary

Applicants must have sufficient working rights for this role.