Job Description

Bright Wealth Group | Maroubra, Sydney NSW | Full-Time

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Intermediate Accountant

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Bright Wealth Group | Maroubra, Sydney NSW | Full-Time

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About Bright Wealth Group

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Bright Wealth Group is a multidisciplinary financial services firm providing accounting, taxation and financial planning services to individuals, families and businesses.

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We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Accountant to join our Accounting division in our Maroubra office.

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This is a hands‐on business services and taxation role suited to an accountant who already has a strong grounding in Australian accounting and taxation and can prepare high-quality compliance work with appropriate guidance from our Senior Accountants.

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The Role

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Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with our Senior Accountants, the Intermediate Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely accounting and taxation compliance work across a portfolio of clients.

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The position requires strong technical accounting capability, attention to detail and the ability to independently manage allocated work and deadlines while escalating technical or client matters when required.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Preparing financial statements, income tax returns and associated compliance work;
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- Preparing compliance work through to trial balance;
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- Preparing and maintaining accurate workpapers and supporting documentation;
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- Applying Australian taxation requirements across income tax, GST, FBT and PAYG;
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- Managing allocated client jobs from commencement through to review;
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- Planning and prioritising workloads to meet internal and statutory deadlines;
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- Monitoring job budgets and completing work within agreed timeframes;
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- Maintaining accurate client and job information within the firm's systems;
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- Liaising professionally with clients to obtain information and resolve queries;
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- Working closely with Senior Accountants on technical matters, workflow and deliverables;
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- Responding to review points and applying feedback to improve the quality and efficiency of future work;
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- Maintaining current knowledge of relevant Australian accounting and taxation requirements; and
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- Contributing to process improvements and broader team initiatives.
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Essential Skills & Experience

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To be considered for this position, applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

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- Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience;
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- A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline;
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- CA or CPA qualification, or currently working towards CA/CPA;
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- Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Australian taxation and accounting principles;
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- Experience preparing accounting and taxation compliance work, including financial statements and income tax returns;
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- Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting files and compliance work through to trial balance;
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- Working knowledge of Australian taxation obligations, including income tax, GST, FBT and PAYG;
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- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, accurate and appropriately supported accounting workpapers;
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- Experience managing multiple client jobs, competing deadlines and turnaround requirements;
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- Robust attention to detail and demonstrated ability to produce accurate work with minimal rework;
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
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- Ability to identify issues, undertake appropriate investigation and escalate technical matters when required;
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- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within an accounting team; and
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- Proficiency using accounting and practice management software, including Xero and Xero Practice Manager (XPM), or equivalent professional accounting systems.
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Highly Regarded

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The following experience will be highly regarded:

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- Previous experience within an Australian public practice accounting firm;
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- Experience working across a varied client base including individuals, companies, trusts and other business structures;
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- Experience managing client compliance work within agreed budgets and turnaround times;
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- Experience communicating directly with clients regarding accounting and taxation matters; and
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- Progress toward, or completion of, CA/CPA professional studies.
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What We Are Looking For

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Beyond technical capability, we are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work.

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You will need to be organised, accountable and comfortable managing multiple deadlines. You should be able to apply your existing technical knowledge rather than simply follow a checklist, recognise when something does not look right, and know when a matter needs to be escalated.

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Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. You will be expected to respond constructively to review feedback and demonstrate continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of your work.

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Location & Employment

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Position: Intermediate Accountant

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Employment: Full-Time

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Location: Maroubra, Sydney NSW

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Work Arrangement: Onsite

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Salary: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 + superannuation

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