Junior/Intermediate Accountant - Public Practice

seek.com.au; Hastings; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Accounting Practice on the Mornington Peninsula is seeking a junior or intermediate accountant to join a friendly, supportive team. Depending on experience, responsibilities range from tax returns and financial statements to BAS/IAS lodgement and client liaison.

For juniors, training and support are provided; for intermediates, greater responsibility and client relationship development are available. This is an on-site role with a focus on public practice skills development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Commerce or related discipline completed or near completion.
• Public practice experience is desirable or a recent graduate starting in public practice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines with a team approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and lodgement of BAS and IAS.
• Assist with tax planning and compliance matters.
• Liaise with clients, ATO, and external organisations as needed.
• Develop technical knowledge and client relationship skills as experience grows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting degree or related discipline

Tools

Xero

Job description

Junior/Intermediate Accountant - Public Practice

We are a well-established accounting practice based on the Mornington Peninsula and are looking for a Junior or Intermediate Accountant to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are open to candidates at different stages of their career – whether you are a recent accounting graduate looking to build your career in public practice, or an Intermediate Accountant with a few years of experience looking for your next opportunity.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit firm where you will gain exposure to a broad range of clients and accounting work, with plenty of support and opportunities to develop your skills.

About the role

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of individual, company, trust and partnership tax returns
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation and lodgement of BAS and IAS
• Assisting with tax planning and compliance matters
• Working with clients across a broad range of industries
• Liaising with the ATO and other external organisations
• Maintaining accurate client records and workpapers
• Working closely with our accountants, managers and partners
• Developing your technical knowledge and client relationship skills as your experience grows

For a junior candidate, we are happy to provide training and support as you develop your public practice skills. For an intermediate candidate, there will be greater responsibility and the opportunity to manage your own workflow and develop stronger client relationships.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have completed or are currently completing a degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• Have public practice experience or are a graduate looking to begin your career in public practice
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Are comfortable working as part of a team
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Have a positive attitude and are willing to learn
• Can manage deadlines and take ownership of your work
• Have experience with Xero and other accounting software – desirable, but not essential for junior applicants

For intermediate applicants, previous Australian public practice experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer

We are a supportive, established firm with a strong client base and a friendly team environment. We want our staff to enjoy coming to work while continuing to develop professionally.

We offer:

• A supportive and approachable team and partners
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Support to develop your career in public practice
• Opportunity to progress and take on greater responsibility
• Modern accounting systems and cloud-based technology
• A great location on the Mornington Peninsula
• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience
• A stable, long-term opportunity within an established local accounting firm

If you're looking to start or continue your accounting career with a firm where you can develop your skills, work with a great team and build long-term client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.