Undergraduate Accountant

The Great Bean Counters; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Work-life balance

Xero training

Salary reviews

Job summary

The Great Bean Counters in Brisbane is seeking a motivated accounting student to join our friendly, community-minded practice two to three days per week. You’ll be trained and supported by a collaborative team, gaining experience across tax, bookkeeping, compliance and advisory work.

You’ll learn Xero and other tools (MYOB, Reckon, QuickBooks), handle routine accounting tasks, attend client meetings, and contribute to preparing financial accounts and tax planning in line with current

Qualifications

• Accounting student currently studying, available part-time two to three days per week.
• Strong written and verbal communication and a team mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the firm; Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and advisory work.
• Attend relevant client meetings and prepare financial data.
• Use Xero and other accounting tools; assist with tax planning and accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathetic

Willing to learn

Education

Accounting student

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Reckon

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re a friendly, community-minded accounting practice with a strong focus on teamwork, personal growth, and shared experiences.

Our quarterly team days have included everything from go-karting and horse riding at Rainbow Beach to escape rooms, target shooting, PC gaming, and even team trips to New Zealand and Bali — with plenty more fun planned! We believe shared adventures build strong connections, and we’re proud of the talented and genuinely lovely people who make up our team.

We’ve recently begun wildlife rehabilitation training and will soon start as a team — another reflection of our values and care for our wider community.

Our firm continues to grow each year, but we’re intentional about maintaining healthy workloads and work–life balance. We believe that happy, balanced people do their best work — and that’s what makes Mondays something to look forward to.

What We Offer

A supportive and social, team environment

Unique team experiences and genuine work–life balance

Hands‑on training in Xero and other accounting tools

Annual salary reviews based on development and performance

The Role

Must love animals

We have two affectionate indoor cats who love to keep us company during the day.

You’ll be trained and supported by a collaborative team, gaining experience across tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and advisory work.

We’re looking for a current accounting student to join our team two to three days per week (flexible around your timetable and if desire increases during uni holidays). We fully understand the demands of study and exams, and we’re happy to adjust hours during those times. This role is designed to help you grow your skills with the view to continuing in our firm after graduation

The position will train you in the use of Xero accounting software.

Salary is reviewed annually to reflect improvement/development and standards.

Your daily duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Working with accounting software including but not limited to Xero (predominantly), MYOB, Reckon & Quickbooks
• Tax Return Preparation range including and beyond Div7a, CGT to FBT
• Business Registration
• Bank Reconciliation and Business Activity Statement preparation
• Various accounting work ranging from preparation of financial accounts to assisting with tax planning ensuring all tax legislations are adhered to;
• Attending relevant client meetings
• Writing accounting based content for public use such as website blogs
• Attend and participate in regular training sessions to maintain and improve technical knowledge;
• Review of client files to ensure they meet the business standard;
• Ensure all the business policies and procedures are followed at all times to the best of your ability;
• Ensure the business database is updated to the best of your knowledge;
• Ensure all correspondence, internally and externally, is professional and in a way that best represents the business;

About You

You’re a motivated, team‑oriented accountant who:

Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Are community-minded and empathetic

Are eager to learn, develop, and grow with the firm

Have valid Australian work rights

Best of luck to all applicants, we look forward to meeting some of you soon!