Trainee Accountant (Business Services)

Ulton Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (RDOs, hybrid, \

Job summary

Ulton Group in Queensland is offering a trainee/graduate accountant position to join the Bundaberg taxation team. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work on real client projects, and develop technical and professional skills under experienced mentors.

The role provides ongoing training, a clear progression path, and flexible work options to support study and exams. Ideal for university students or CA Foundations participants pursuing accounting.

Qualifications

• Actively studying/enrolled in a Bachelor of Business/Accounting or similar degree.
• Completed 2-3 years of an Accounting Degree or a recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Understanding of Australian accounting standards and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Be hands on with preparing financial statements, tax returns, monthly and quarterly activity statements.
• Learn how to operate accounting systems.
• Have direct access to mentors for deeper learning and perspectives.
• Receive training, mentoring, and coaching to extend university knowledge.
• Exposure to a variety of clients and industries.
• Maintain healthy work/life balance with flexible options for study and exams.

Skills

Study accounting

CA Pathways

Excellent communication

Client service

Professional appearance

Education

Bachelor of Business/Accounting or similar

CA Pathways Program

2-3 years accounting degree

Tools

MYOB AE

MYOB AccountRight

Xero

System Release

Job description

Job Category: Business Advisory,Business Services

School leaver or university student with an interest in accounting?

This is your opportunity to kick-start your career at Ulton. We're seeking enthusiastic future accountants, including those undertaking university studies or CA Foundations, to join our team and build your career in accounting.

What it’s like to work at Ulton At Ulton, we recognise that our strength comes from our people—the care they show, the expertise they bring, and the way they support their clients and colleagues. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you’ll never feel like just a number. When you work with us, you’ll be valued as a person and supported in ways that make work meaningful, enjoyable, and sustainable.

Our employee experience and benefits program is built around four pillars to set you up for success:

• Wellbeing Support for a healthy, balanced life With flexible work options (RDOs, hybrid work, and flexible public holidays), wellness allowances, family-friendly spaces, confidential EAP support, paid parental wellness support, and more.
• Reward Recognition for your contribution Including market-aligned remuneration reviews, our annual awards night, allowances for Ulton services, referral bonuses, retail discounts, and more.
• Growth Build your confidence and capabilities Through paid study support, leadership pathways, professional development allowances, and support to grow at every stage of your career.
• Connection A culture built on genuine relationships With team events, celebrations, community involvement, and opportunities to strengthen your bonds with the people around you.

Together, these pillars shape a workplace experience where doing good work feels great. And our people feel the difference. In our most recent culture and engagement survey:

• 86% of our team agreed Ulton invests in their training and professional development
• 82% agreed they have access to resources and programs that support their wellbeing

Job Description

How you can make an impact We’re looking for a trainee/graduate accountant to join our Bundaberg taxation team. Are you a motivated graduate or undergraduate accounting student ready to take the next step in your career? Ulton is looking for driven individuals to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.

As part of our team, you’ll gain exposure to real client work and develop both technical and professional skills alongside experienced mentors. We offer ongoing training, and a clear pathway for progression.

You will

• Be hands on (no boring filing/arching tasks in this role). You will learn how to prepare financial statements, tax returns,monthly and quarterly activity statements and much more.
• Learn how to operate accounting systems.
• Have direct access to mentors allowing for deeper connections, different learnings and perspectives.
• Have training, mentoring and coaching to extend on your university knowledge.
• Have exposure to a variety of clients and industries.
• Have healthy work/life balance. You will have access to flexible work options including additional paid leave for study and exams.

Desired Skills and Experience

You have

• Trainees | be actively studying/enrolled a Bachelor of Business/Accounting or similar degree, OR looking at completing the CA Pathways Programs.
• Graduates | Completed 2-3 years of an Accounting Degreeor a recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Graduates | Understanding of Australian accounting standards and tax legislation
• Preference that you have some experience with using MYOB AE, MYOB AccountRight, Xero, and System Release software.
• Well-presented with excellent communication abilities and a strong focus on delivering outstanding client service.
• Your applications must includeUni transcript or high-school academic transcript, up-to-date CV and cover letter

About Ulton

Hi, we’re Ulton! Based in Queensland, we’re one of the states largest and most dynamic business advisory, chartered accounting and wealth management practices. We have a history of helping businesses, and the business owners behind them, grow and become a success.

A growing number of Queenslanders and Queensland businesses, consider us their preferred provider of professional services. Our Business Services teams have the pleasure of working closely with clients from industries including construction, primary production, professionals and retail.