As an accountant with a few years behind you, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work and make the most of working with a diverse range of clients across business services, taxation and advisory. At Carey Group, client contact isn't something you wait years for.
You will be a genuine point of contact for your clients: business owners, primary producers, professionals and family groups. You will guide them to make better financial decisions and meet their accounting and taxation obligations while developing your own technical and advisory skills.
While you'll be based in Cairns, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team across Queensland, with specialists in accounting, tax, assurance and financial planning. You'll get the breadth of experience and the clear pathways you need to grow your career.
What you'll do
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing financial statements and income tax returns
Assisting clients with taxation, compliance and business advisory matters
Building strong relationships with clients and becoming a trusted point of contact
Supporting clients with business planning and growth opportunities
Working alongside Managers and Partners on more complex client matters
Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance
What you'll bring
At least 3 year's experience in Business Services, Tax or Audit
A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge




Robust communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
CA or CPA qualified, or currently undertaking studies, is highly regarded
Experience with Xero, MYOB or similar accounting software is beneficial
A team-first attitude and a desire to contribute to a positive workplace culture
What's in it for you?
Employer-sponsored study toward your CA or CPA
Ongoing mentoring and career development
Clear career progression opportunities
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working options
An early finish every Friday, and a team that's realistic about workload
Direct access to experienced Managers and Partners
The opportunity to broaden your experience across accounting, tax, assurance and financial planning
Corporate health and wellbeing initiatives
About Carey Group
We're a modern accounting and advisory practice with 75 years behind us. We use contemporary systems and take an advisory-led approach, built on the trusted relationships we've held with businesses, families and communities since ****. Today we're one of the region's largest independently owned accounting and financial services firms, with more than 90 team members across Townsville, Ingham, Cairns, the Tablelands and Brisbane. We back our people and stay involved in the communities we work in.
Carey Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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📌 Accountant - Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Carey Group
📍 Queensland