Junior Accountant | Mid-Tier Firm

Charterhouse; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CA/CPA study support

Career progression & mentoring

Hybrid work environment

Diverse client exposure

Job summary

Charterhouse is a reputable mid-tier accounting firm in Melbourne, offering exposure to accounting, tax and advisory services within a collaborative environment.

You will work closely with senior staff, gaining hands-on experience across financial statements, tax compliance and client management while developing essential technical skills in practice.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Accounting or Commerce; public practice experience preferred.
• Willingness to commence CA/CPA studies.
• Hold Australian working rights.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities will be used daily.
• Attention to detail with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and BAS for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
• Assist in tax compliance and advisory work across a diverse client portfolio.
• Support the team with audit assignments and project-based work.
• Liaise directly with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Assist in preparing management reports and budgets.
• Stay up to date with tax and accounting standards and apply them in practice.
• Work with cloud accounting software (Xero, MYOB, etc.) and internal workflow systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

About the Firm

Join a highly regarded mid-tier accounting firm that prides itself on professional excellence, client-focused service, and a supportive team culture. With a diverse client base across industries, this firm offers the perfect balance of technical training and career development while still maintaining a friendly, collaborative environment.

The Role

As a Junior Accountant, you'll gain invaluable exposure across accounting, tax, and advisory services. Working closely with experienced seniors and managers, you'll build a strong foundation in technical accounting and client management while being supported every step of the way.

Your Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and BAS for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
• Assisting in tax compliance and advisory work across a diverse client portfolio.
• Supporting the team with audit assignments and project-based work.
• Liaising directly with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reports and budgets.
• Staying up to date with tax and accounting standards and applying them in practice.
• Working with cloud accounting software (Xero, MYOB, etc.) and internal workflow systems.

About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting/Commerce with public practice experience prior (6 months minimum).
• Commenced or intending to commence CA/CPA studies.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Hold Australian working rights
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine interest in building a career in public practice.

What’s in it for you?

• Structured CA/CPA support (financial & study leave).
• Clear career progression with regular training and mentoring.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients- from SMEs to high-net-worth individuals.
• Collaborative mid-tier environment - no getting lost in the crowd.
• Modern offices with hybrid work flexibility.
• Regular social events and a supportive, people-first culture.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone ready to take their first big step in accounting and grow their career within a firm that values development and long-term success.

At Charterhouse, we embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation, and gender identity. On behalf of our client, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people; to embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills, and contributions to the workplace