Intermediate / Senior Business Services Accountant

Pinstripe Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinstripe Recruitment in the Newcastle/Hunter region seeks an experienced Business Services Accountant (Intermediate to Senior) to join a boutique practice. You’ll handle financial statements, tax returns, BAS, and compliance for SME clients, including trusts and SMSFs, with mentoring and client liaison.

Flexible working options and strong progression toward management are offered, with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm is essential.
• Business Services accounting experience across tax and compliance
• CA/CPA qualified, currently studying or interested in commencing
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Working knowledge of Xero, Microsoft Office and cloud-based accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, tax returns, BAS and other compliance work
• Working across companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals and SMSFs
• Tax planning, structuring and business advisory support
• Developing and managing direct client relationships
• Liaising with the ATO and external stakeholders
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members at the more senior level

Skills

2+ years Australian public practice

Strong communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Currently studying or interested in commencing

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

If you have at least 2 years' experience working within an Australian public practice accounting firm, read on.

Our client is an established boutique accounting and advisory practice in the Newcastle and Hunter region looking to add an experienced Business Services Accountant to its growing team.

The opportunity is open to accountants from Intermediate through to Senior/Supervisor level, with the responsibilities and salary package tailored to your experience.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical skills and gain greater client exposure, or you're ready to manage client relationships, review work and mentor developing accountants, this role offers genuine scope to progress.

The Opportunity

Depending on your experience, your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, BAS and other compliance work
• Working across companies, trusts, partnerships, individuals and SMSFs
• Tax planning, structuring and business advisory support
• Developing and managing direct client relationships
• Liaising with the ATO and external stakeholders
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior team members at the more senior level

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm is essential
• Business Services accounting experience across tax and compliance
• CA/CPA qualified, currently studying or interested in commencing
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Working knowledge of Xero, Microsoft Office and cloud-based accounting systems
• For Senior/Supervisor candidates, experience reviewing work, managing client relationships and mentoring staff will be highly regarded

Why Consider This Firm?

• Boutique, professional and supportive team environment
• Direct access to senior accountants and the Managing Director
• Diverse SME and privately owned business client base
• Genuine client interaction and advisory exposure

Why Consider This Firm?

• Boutique, professional and supportive team environment
• Direct access to senior accountants and the Managing Director
• Diverse SME and privately owned business client base
• Genuine client interaction and advisory exposure
• CA/CPA development and professional mentoring
• Career progression based on your experience and goals
• Flexible working options and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Build your career locally in the Newcastle and Hunter region

Ready for Your Next Step?

You may be an Intermediate Accountant looking for greater exposure and development, or an experienced Senior/Supervisor ready for more client responsibility and a pathway toward management.

Either way, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on experience and level.

This is a full-time position. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a minimum of 2 years' experience working within an Australian public practice accounting firm.