Junior Accountant - Dandenong

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Social activities

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development training

Financial incentives in addition to my

Job summary

Ashfords Accountants & Advisory in Melbourne's southeast seeks a detail‑oriented Junior Accountant who will manage WIP, bill to target, and maintain debtors. You’ll support the accounting team with accurate time sheets, reporting, and client service.

Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm offering a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to grow within seven business units.

Qualifications

• Time management and organisational skills required.
• Accurate WIP recording and billing to target.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; 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
• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients
• Provides general assistance to the accounting team

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Tools

Xero

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 a Junior 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.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• 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
• Prepares business benchmarking reports for clients
• Provides general assistance to the accounting team

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