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 solid 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
Clear 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 (South Australia)
🏢 Edward Jacobs
📍 South Australia