Build your career without sacrificing balance.

Not every public practice role requires choosing between career progression and lifestyle. This position offers both.

You'll join an advisory-focused team supporting a broad range of businesses while benefiting from structured mentoring, professional development and the lifestyle advantages Adelaide is known for.

The Practice

Working with a diverse client portfolio is one of the key attractions of this opportunity. The firm advises businesses across multiple industries, including large corporate groups, established family enterprises and multinational organisations.

Led by 10 partners and supported by an international network, the practice has experienced significant growth and is recognised for its strong advisory capability and client relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of the Advisory Team, you'll be involved in:

- Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs

- Working across GST, CGT, FBT and Division 7A matters

- Assisting with tax planning and complex client tax issues

- Maintaining asset registers, reconciliations and year-end adjustments

- Supporting large corporates, SMEs and family groups

- Managing and mentoring a team of 4 junior accountants

- Building strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders





- Contributing to advisory engagements including Virtual CFO, management reporting and valuations

What You'll Bring

To be successful, you'll have:

- 1+ years Australian Business Services / Public Practice experience

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- A desire to complete your CA or CPA qualification

- The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues

Why Accountants Stay Here

- No timesheets

- 6 weeks annual leave

- Full CA/CPA support (fees paid upfront plus study leave)

- Genuine hybrid / work-from-home flexibility

- Transparent path to Senior or Manager progression

- Tailored mentoring from ex-Big 4 professionals

- Monthly external training and ongoing technical development

- Social team culture with regular events and activities

- Modern, cloud-focused systems and processes

Apply Confidentially

For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, contact:

Alex Stubing

••••@edwardjacobs.com.au

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Edward Jacobs specialises in the recruitment of accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We partner with leading public practice firms to connect talented accountants with outstanding career opportunities.

📌 Intermediate Accountant | Advisory Work From Day One (Adelaide)
🏢 Edward Jacobs
📍 Adelaide