Intermediate Accountant | Sydney CBD | $75,000-$85,000 + super

Engage Personnel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CA support

Ongoing training

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Engage Personnel is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join a growing professional services firm in Sydney CBD. With 2-3 years of relevant experience, you will contribute to business services, taxation and financial reporting, while developing technical knowledge alongside experienced professionals.

You'll gain exposure to diverse clients, ongoing CA support and a clear path for long-term career progression within an established team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Assist with tax compliance procedures and tax planning for clients.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-documented workpapers.
• Review financial statements and management accounts to identify and correct errors.
• Identify accounting issues and assist with resolving client matters.
• Complete regulatory forms and ensure compliance with lodgment deadlines.
• Stay informed about relevant client, industry and accounting developments.

Skills

2-3 years accounting experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Business or Commerce degree (Accounting major)

Job description

About the Firm

Join a well-established professional services firm offering the benefits of a large network within a supportive, people-focused workplace. With access to extensive industry connections, ongoing training and career development opportunities, this is an excellent environment to build your technical expertise, develop confidence and progress your accounting career.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Accountant to join a growing accounting team in Sydney CBD. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 2-3 years of relevant experience who is looking to strengthen their skills across business services, taxation and financial reporting. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain exposure to a variety of clients while developing your technical knowledge and building a strong foundation for long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, companies and trusts.
• Assist with tax compliance procedures and tax planning for clients.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-documented workpapers.
• Review financial statements and management accounts to identify and correct errors.
• Identify accounting issues and assist with resolving client matters.
• Complete regulatory forms and ensure compliance with lodgment deadlines.
• Stay informed about relevant client, industry and accounting developments.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Business or Commerce, majoring in Accounting.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Commenced, or keen to commence, CA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in developing your accounting career.

Why Join?

• Career Development: Access to training, professional development and opportunities to progress.
• CA Support: An environment that encourages continued learning and professional qualifications.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative workplace.
• Broad Client Exposure: Develop your skills across financial reporting, taxation and business services.
• Wellbeing Benefits: Access to health, wellness, financial and lifestyle benefits.
• Long-Term Growth: Build your technical knowledge, confidence and client-facing skills within an established professional services environment.

The bottom line:

If you're an Intermediate Accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive and well-established firm, we'd love to hear from you.

All communication will be strictly confidential.

Additional information

• Gain experience across tax compliance and a diverse client base
• $75,000-$85,000 + super, with CA support and ongoing training
• Intermediate Accountant opportunity based in Sydney CBD