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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Strong 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,****** to $85,****** + superannuation

📌 Intermediate Accountant (New South Wales)
🏢 Bright Wealth
📍 New South Wales