Junior Accountant

Keystone Advisory & Tax; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One work-from-home day per week

Hybrid work model

Regular team social outings

Job summary

Keystone Advisory & Tax is seeking a Junior Accountant in Sydney to support high-quality accounting and tax work for a varied client base.

The role suits someone who has completed university and is starting or already pursuing CA/CPA, working closely with Kat, Client Managers and the wider Keystone team.

You will gain exposure to tax returns, financial statements, BAS, ATO matters and cloud-based systems while developing strong technical foundations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in an Australian public practice, business services or tax environment.
• Willingness to start, or continue working towards, CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience preparing tax returns or assisting with compliance work.
• Experience with Xero, Excel or similar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Assist with financial statements, working papers, BAS and instalment activity statements.
• Support clients with bookkeeping, Xero and accounting queries, with guidance from senior team members.
• Liaise with the ATO and third parties on behalf of clients where appropriate.
• Keep learning through mentoring, practical experience and exposure to varied client work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Completed university degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax work for a varied client base. This is a hands-on role for someone who has completed university and is looking to start, or has already started, their CA or CPA pathway. You will work closely with Kat, Client Managers and the wider Keystone team, building strong technical foundations while gaining exposure to tax returns, financial statements, BAS, ATO matters, client queries and modern cloud-based systems.

Key responsibilities

Prepare income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and partnerships.

Assist with financial statements, working papers, BAS and instalment activity statements.

Support clients with bookkeeping, Xero and accounting queries, with guidance from senior team members.

Liaise with the ATO and third parties on behalf of clients where appropriate.

Keep learning through mentoring, practical experience and exposure to varied client work.

About you

Ideally 1–2 years' experience in an Australian public practice, business services or tax environment.

A willingness to start, or continue working towards, your CA or CPA qualification.

Experience preparing tax returns or assisting with compliance work.

Experience with Xero, Excel or similar accounting software.

Strong attention to detail, clear communication and a collaborative approach.

About us

Keystone Advisory & Tax is a boutique, female-led accounting and advisory firm in the heart of Surry Hills. We work with founders, creatives and small to medium businesses who want clear, practical advice and a trusted long-term relationship with their accountant. Formerly Cassell & Co, we have a strong foundation of careful work, quality client relationships and thoughtful advice. Our team is small, considered and committed to doing good work without unnecessary jargon or complexity.

A varied client base across creatives, SMEs, sole traders and individuals.

• A supportive team where questions are encouraged and learning is prioritised.
• Direct access to Kat, Client Managers and experienced colleagues who are invested in your development.
• One work-from-home day each week, with a practical and trusting approach to hybrid work.
• Regular team social outings and a close-knit, people-first workplace in Surry Hills.
• Performance-based bonuses that recognise strong contribution and quality work.