Tax Accountant

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

CA/CPA fees paid

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Minchin Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Tax Accountant in Cairns CBD to join our client's independent firm. You will deliver accounting and tax services for a varied client base, including individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts.

You will work within a tax team providing hands-on preparation, client communications and opportunities for tax planning, with guidance from experienced leaders and dedicated support staff to help you focus on core accounting work.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Australian public practice experience in tax and business services.
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns.
• Sound knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts
• Preparing BAS and related compliance work
• Reconcililiations and detailed supporting workpapers
• Communicating with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Supporting tax planning, including trust distributions and company tax matters
• Researching technical issues and discussing findings with your team leader
• Assisting with more complex financial reporting and client structures as your capability develops
• Working across client accounting systems, including MYOB and Xero
• Managing allocated jobs, deadlines and progress updates
• Collaborating with support staff and senior accountants to deliver accurate, timely work

Skills

Public practice tax

Tax returns

Financial statements

MYOB

Xero

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

CA/CPA studies encouraged

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Job description

10th October, 2026

Tax Accountant | Business Services

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 + superannuation

Location: Cairns CBD, Far North Queensland

Work style: Permanent full-time | Office-based with flexible hours

Why This Role

Broaden your public practice experience with a mix of local businesses, private groups and more complex accounting and tax matters.

This position combines hands‑on preparation work with client communication and opportunities to contribute to tax planning. Experienced team leaders provide technical guidance, review your work, and help address knowledge gaps.

Dedicated support staff assist with client files, correspondence and ATO administration, allowing accountants to focus on accounting work. Established workpapers and processes provide structure as your responsibilities grow.

About Our Client

Our client is an independent, family‑run accounting and advisory firm with offices in Cairns and Innisfail and around 25 staff.

Services span accounting, taxation, business advisory, superannuation, payroll and bookkeeping. Three tax teams work alongside specialist superannuation and business advisory teams, with work delivered locally.

The client base spans tourism, retail, construction, trades, mining, and agriculture. Engagements range from smaller businesses to high‑net‑worth family groups and complex multi‑entity structures, including clients requiring general‑purpose financial reporting.

A personable culture supports everyday team connection, flexibility around family commitments and long‑term professional development.

The Role

Work within a tax team delivering accounting and business services for a varied client portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts
• Preparing BAS and related compliance work
• Completing reconciliations and detailed supporting workpapers
• Communicating with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Supporting tax planning, including trust distributions and company tax matters
• Researching technical issues and discussing findings with your team leader
• Assisting with more complex financial reporting and client structures as your capability develops
• Working across client accounting systems, including MYOB and Xero
• Managing allocated jobs, deadlines and progress updates
• Collaborating with support staff and senior accountants to deliver accurate, timely work

What You'll Bring

• At least three years of Australian public practice experience in tax and business services
• Experience preparing financial statements and income tax returns
• Sound knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation fundamentals
• Working knowledge of MYOB and Xero
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to deadlines
• Confidence asking questions, responding to feedback and learning new technical areas
• A professional, approachable manner with clients and colleagues

CA or CPA studies are encouraged, but completion is not essential to join.

What's On Offer

• $70,000 to $85,000 + superannuation
• Modern Cairns CBD office
• Flexible working hours to accommodate family and personal commitments
• Dedicated administration support within your tax team
• Technical guidance and mentoring from experienced team leaders
• Paid CA/CPA fees and study leave
• Professional development through webinars and training targeted to your needs
• Exposure to varied industries, private groups and complex entity structures
• Daily team morning tea
• Wellbeing initiatives, including massage options
• Community involvement and a family‑focused team culture
• Opportunities to take on broader responsibilities as your skills develop