Intermediate Accountant - Private Business & Family Advisory

Pitcher Partners; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Income protection insurance

Free fortnightly lunch

Discounted health insurance

Active social club

Mental health support via Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Brisbane is looking for an Accountant to join their Private Business & Family Advisory team. This role involves preparing complex accounting engagements and providing exceptional service to a diverse client base. Ideal candidates should have an accounting degree and be working towards their CA/CPA qualification. Flexible work arrangements and great mentorship opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accountant in a business advisory environment.
• Ability to understand client needs and provide high-level service.
• Experience with preparing GST, FBT, and payroll tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex accounting and taxation engagements.
• Act as a primary contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service.
• Work collaboratively with Managers and Partners for client success.

Skills

Client service

Tax compliance

Accounting software proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree and working towards CA/CPA qualification

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Private Business & Family Advisory team. In this role, you'll work closely with a diverse range of clients and be part of a dynamic, collaborative team. You'll receive mentorship opportunities and will deliver a variety of taxation, financial, and business advisory services. This position is ideal for an experienced accountant with a strong background in business services, eager to advance their career while working with a sophisticated client base.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and be integral to complex accounting and taxation engagements
• Be a regular point of contact for your clients, ensuring consistency in exceptional client service
• Collaborating as part of a team and working with Managers and Partners towards client success

Qualifications

• Degree and working towards CA/CPA qualification
• Experience as an Accountant in a business advisory environment
• Ability to understand client needs and exhibit a high level of client service
• Experience with preparing GST, FBT and payroll tax returns
• Experience with most aspects of accounting and tax compliance, including preparation of financial statements, tax reconciliations, income tax returns and tax effect accounting for companies, trusts and tax consolidated groups
• Ability to use, navigate and troubleshoot common client accounting software packages (e.g. MYOB and Xero), and larger enterprise products (an advantage)
• Well-refined oral and written communication skills
• Comprehensive Microsoft Excel skills and ability to efficiently work with large datasets
• Adaptable to engage a wide range of growing clients
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Ability to integrate with the team and collaborate effectively

What we offer

Pitcher Partners is a leading network of independent Australian firms, working together to enable growth and ambition for our clients and our people. We support each other. We learn together. We foster relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

• Flexible work arrangements - "Work Where you need to Be"
• Income protection insurance
• Free fortnightly lunch
• Discounted health insurance
• Active social club
• Regular sporting and team events
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
• Dress for your day policy
• Modern, city-central office with end of trip facilities

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that values meaningful work and great ideas, we want to hear from you. To submit your application please click Apply or for further information please contact Brett Beauchamp on [e-mail]

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

All applicants must be Australian citizens or hold a current valid Australian work visa. You may be required to provide evidence at application.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting

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