20K Recruitment is exclusively recruiting on behalf of our client, a young and growing multidisciplinary financial services group providing accounting, financial planning, legal and lending services to individuals, families and business owners.
Based inmodern Collins Street offices close to public transport, our client has an established and loyal client base and a growing accounting division.
You'll join a team ofthree accounting professionals, report directly to theManaging Director, and have the opportunity to play an important role as the accounting function continues to expand.
Importantly,there is no expectation to bring your own clients, generate a book of business or build an accounting practice from scratch.
The business also works with clients who have international connections, includingAustralians living overseas, expatriates in Australia and clients with overseas assets or income.
This provides an opportunity to broaden your technical experience over time.
As the division grows, there is a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to take on greater responsibility and potentiallyprogress into a position running the accounting division.
$90,000 - $100,000 | Melbourne
About Our Client
20K Recruitment is exclusively recruiting on behalf of our client, a young and growing multidisciplinary financial services group providing accounting, financial planning, legal and lending services to individuals, families and business owners.
Based inmodern Collins Street offices close to public transport, our client has an established and loyal client base and a growing accounting division.
You'll join a team ofthree accounting professionals, report directly to theManaging Director, and have the opportunity to play an significant role as the accounting function continues to expand.




Importantly,there is no expectation to bring your own clients, generate a book of business or build an accounting practice from scratch.
The business also works with clients who have international connections, includingAustralians living overseas, expatriates in Australia and clients with overseas assets or income.
This provides an opportunity to broaden your technical experience over time.
As the division grows, there is a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to take on greater responsibility and potentiallyprogress into a position running the accounting division.
The Role
The role will primarily focus on tax and compliance work across individuals, SMSFs and small business clients, with some exposure to expatriate and internationally connected clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing and lodging individual income tax returns
Preparing SMSF financial statements and tax returns
Completing tax and accounting compliance for companies, trusts and small businesses
Assisting with expatriate and international tax matters
Managing client lodgements, deadlines and workflow
Liaising directly with clients regarding tax and accounting matters
Working alongside financial advisers, lawyers and lending specialists on shared client matters
Maintaining accurate records and a high standard of client service




Assisting with general accounting and tax matters across the existing client base
The business uses modern systems includingXero, BGL and HubSpot CRM.
International tax experience isnot essential, but the role provides an opportunity to develop knowledge in expatriate and cross-border tax matters over time.
About You
We're looking for an experienced accountant who is technically capable, organised and confident managing their own workload.
Ideally, you will have:
Previous public-practice/professional services accounting experience
Strong experience preparing individual tax returns
Experience with SMSF accounts and tax returns
Exposure to small business tax and accounting
Relevant accounting qualifications
Current Tax Agent registration, or the qualifications and experience required to obtain registration
A current Public Practice Certificate, or eligibility to obtain one where required
CA, CPA or IPA membership would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage deadlines
A professional and approachable manner with clients
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
An interest in international or expatriate tax would be beneficial, but is not essential
What's on Offer
$90,000 - $100,000 salary
Modern Collins Street offices close to public transport
Established and loyal client base
Genuine career progression and pathway torunning the accounting division
Support from a broader multidisciplinary team
Direct reporting to the Managing Director
Opportunity to join a growing accounting division
Modern systems including Xero, BGL and HubSpot CRM
Exposure to international and expatriate tax matters
Friendly and collaborative working environment
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📌 Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 20K Recruitment
📍 Melbourne