Accountant & Bookkeeper Position: Established Public Practice Firm A well-established, reputable Chartered Accounting practice with offices across Ballarat and Geelong is looking to grow its team with two new hires — an Accountant and a Bookkeeper. This firm has built a strong reputation over many years for reliable, professional and personalised advice across accounting, taxation, business consulting, superannuation, and estate and succession planning. If you're looking for a supportive, established practice where you can build long-term client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll manage a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients, delivering high-quality taxation, compliance and advisory services.
What you'll do:
- Prepare and review financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals
- Prepare and lodge BAS and manage other ATO compliance obligations
- Provide tax planning advice and support business consulting and succession planning work
- Build solid client relationships and mentor junior team members
What you'll need:
- CPA (CPA Australia) or CA ANZ qualification
- 3+ years' experience in public practice accounting
- Strong technical tax knowledge and proficiency in Xero, MYOB and/or QuickBooks
You'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll for a portfolio of clients, keeping their records accurate and their compliance on track.
What you'll do:
- Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable for a client portfolio in Xero
- Process client payroll, including PAYG, superannuation and award compliance
- Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS as required
- Liaise directly with clients on day-to-day queries
What you'll need:
- Accredited/certified Xero user
- Demonstrated bookkeeping and payroll experience
- Working knowledge of BAS preparation (BAS Agent registration highly regarded but not essential)
Why apply?
- Established, respected local practice with a loyal client base
- Supportive team environment
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Monday to Friday — no weekend work
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Melinda Ives
E: *******@aboutyou.com.au
** Applications are kept strictly confidential **
📌 Accountant & Bookkeeper Positions (Warrnambool)
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