Junior Tax Accountant - QLD, Mackay

H&R Block; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Mackay, Queensland, is seeking a motivated Junior Tax Accountant to join our busy tax practice. The role provides full training and mentoring to develop taxation skills under a Registered Tax Agent.

You will interview clients, prepare individual income tax returns, rental schedules, capital gains calculations, BAS/IAS, and assist with tax office liaison. Public practice experience is valued but not essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree completed or currently studying.
• Some exposure to Australian income tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients and prepare individual income tax returns.
• Prepare and maintain Rental property schedules.
• Capital gains tax calculations.
• BAS and IAS preparation.
• Client correspondence and information gathering.
• Tax office liaison and administration.
• Business tax return preparation (with training).

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree (completed or currently studying)

Job description

We are a busy well-established tax practice located in Mackay, providing taxation services to individuals and small businesses.
We are seeking a motivated Junior Tax Accountant to join our team. Some exposure to tax return preparation is preferred, however full training will be provided to the right person.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior accountant looking to develop technical taxation skills under the guidance of a Registered Tax Agent.

As part of the Tax Preparation and Client Service team, you will:

• Interview clients and prepare individual income tax returns
• Prepare and maintain Rental property schedules
• Capital gains tax calculations
• BAS and IAS preparation
• Client correspondence and information gathering
• Tax office liaison and administration
• Business tax return preparation (with training)

About You

You will ideally have:

• Accounting degree completed or currently studying
• Some exposure to Australian income tax returns
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Previous experience in public practice, H&R Block, tax consulting or a similar environment will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Full training and mentoring
• Exposure to a broad range of individual tax and small business accounting matters
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Registered Tax Agent support
• Competitive salary based on experience

Why Join Us?

With focus on quality client service and professional development, you will receive hands-on training and gain exposure to progressively more complex taxation and small business matters as your skills develop.

If you are looking for a long-term career in a tax practice and want to learn from experienced professionals, we would love to hear from you.