Intermediate Accountant - Dandenong

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives and team events

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory in Melbourne is seeking an Intermediate Accountant who is detail-oriented and client-focused. You’ll contribute to a supportive team, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while strengthening client relationships and delivering timely results.

The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within a dynamic, multi-unit firm devoted to professional development and client success.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified mandatory for role.
• Experience in Public Practice or professional services.
• Ability to manage own practice by accurately recording WIP, billing to target and managing debtors.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office and accounting software; 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.
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Public Practice / Professional Services experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

XERO experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

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
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• CA/CPA qualified
• 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
• Evaluates clients’ accounting systems

Job Benefits

Why Join Us?

We proudly offer all the benefits and opportunities for growth you would expect in a global firm, with the added benefit of being a valued member of an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented team; focused on delivering “financial freedom and peace of mind” for our clients, our firm, and our people.

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