Taxation Accountant

Tax Aid Pro; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Practical Training

Mentorship

Career Pathway

Supportive Team

Job summary

Tax Aid Pro on the Gold Coast is seeking an enthusiastic junior accountant to gain hands-on experience across taxation, bookkeeping and compliance. You will work with experienced colleagues and help prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses.

You will develop skills in BAS/IAS preparation, data entry accuracy, and using Xero, MYOB, HandiTax and QuickBooks, with mentorship and real-world training to progress toward a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with eagerness to learn accounting basics.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Familiar with Xero, MYOB, HandiTax or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Assist with bookkeeping and payroll, including STP
• Help prepare BAS and IAS under supervision
• Reconcile financial records and maintain accurate data entry
• Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and HandiTax
• Provide administrative support and contribute to team projects
• Participate in regular training sessions and team meetings

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proactive attitude

Xero

MYOB

HandiTax

QuickBooks

Tools

Xero

MYOB

HandiTax

QuickBooks

Job description

Join a supportive CPA firm and kick-start your accounting career.
We provide high-quality taxation and accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses, and we’re looking for motivated individuals to grow with us.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and taxation tasks. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will:

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Assist with bookkeeping and payroll, including STP
• Help prepare BAS and IAS under supervision
• Reconcile financial records and maintain accurate data entry
• Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and HandiTax
• Provide administrative support and contribute to team projects
• Participate in regular training sessions and team meetings

About You

You’re someone who is eager to learn, reliable, and keen to build a long-term career in accounting. You will bring:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, HandiTax or QuickBooks

What We Offer

• Practical Training: Real-world experience across taxation, bookkeeping and compliance
• Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced accountants
• Career Pathway: Opportunity to transition into a full-time role for the right candidate
• Supportive Team: Collaborative, professional and growth-focused environment