Intermediate Accountant | Tax & Business Services

Salary: $80,000 to $95,000 superannuation

Location: Red Hill, Brisbane QLD

Work style: Flexible working arrangements available

Why This Role

Build your technical confidence while learning how tax and accounting work supports real business decisions.

This Intermediate Accountant opportunity offers exposure to family groups, growing businesses and larger privately owned enterprises, with experienced colleagues available to guide your work.

Regular training, client contact and development conversations provide a practical foundation for progressing towards Senior Accountant level.

Alongside compliance assignments, opportunities to support advisory projects will help broaden your understanding of business structures, cash flow and planning.

Half-yearly bonuses, on-site parking and flexible working arrangements add to the appeal of this Brisbane city-fringe position.

About Our Client

Our client is an independent accounting and advisory practice based in Red Hill, led by two Directors and supported by a team of 18.

Clients span construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and property development, alongside family groups and high wealth individuals.

Many businesses have annual turnovers between $1 million and $20 million, with some larger groups exceeding $50 million. Structures range from companies, trusts and partnerships to SMSFs and complex groups, offering variety in both the clients and technical matters encountered.

Beyond compliance, the practice advises on acquisitions, due diligence, cash flow forecasting, succession planning,



restructuring and ongoing CFO-style services.

A fully cloud-based environment supports the work, with Xero, XPM and FYI Docs among the core systems.

The Role

Working closely with senior accountants, supervisors, managers and Directors, you will prepare tax and accounting work, follow up on client information and build greater ownership of assignments with appropriate oversight.

Responsibilities include

- Preparing tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
- Preparing financial statements, BAS and IAS, and assisting with PAYG obligations
- Following up on information and supporting clients with general accounting and tax queries
- Researching taxation issues and discussing findings with senior colleagues
- Using Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to manage client work and workflow
- Assisting with business advisory projects under the guidance of experienced staff
- Applying review feedback to strengthen technical accuracy and judgement
- Managing assigned deadlines and keeping colleagues informed of progress

The role provides a strong grounding in tax and business services, with broader exposure developing as your capability grows.

What You’ll Bring

- An accounting degree




- At least two years of Australian public practice experience
- CA or CPA completed, underway or intended
- A sound understanding of accounting and Australian tax fundamentals
- Careful preparation skills, strong numeracy and attention to detail
- Clear communication and a willingness to engage with clients
- Good organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines
- Confidence working independently within your capability and seeking guidance when needed
- A proactive approach to learning and applying feedback

Experience with Xero, XPM, MYOB, FYI Docs or BGL Simple Fund will be viewed favourably.

What’s On Offer

- $80,000 to $95,000 superannuation
- Half-yearly bonuses
- On-site staff parking and versatile working arrangements
- Client contact and manager and Director mentorship from day one
- Weekly in-house training and external CPD support where required
- Postgraduate study support, including CA and Chartered Tax Adviser programs
- Quarterly informal and annual formal reviews to discuss performance and progression
- A fully cloud-based practice and Xero Platinum Partner environment
- Varied tax, business services and SMSF work, with opportunities to support advisory engagements
- Monthly in-house staff events and quarterly out-of-office social events

Next Steps

If you are an Intermediate Accountant looking for varied client work, practical mentoring and development towards Senior Accountant level, please apply now.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:

[email protected]

(07) 3733 3544

📌 Hybrid Intermediate Accountant (Brisbane)
🏢 Minchin Recruitment
📍 Brisbane