Intermediate Accountant – Public Practice

You will work across a varied portfolio of individuals, sole traders, companies, trusts and other business clients, providing taxation and compliance services and communicating directly with clients. You will be responsible for a range of clients and need to be comfortable managing your workload and completing work independently, while still having support from senior accountants when required.

Key responsibilities

Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for individuals and entities in Xero Practise Manager

Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and other compliance obligations

Complete reconciliations, workpapers and supporting schedules

Assist with tax planning and general taxation matters

Liaise directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries

Liaise with the ATO and other relevant authorities where required

Manage deadlines and workflow across your allocated clients

Maintain accurate client records and documentation

Work with senior accountants on more complex taxation and advisory matters

Assist with client onboarding and general practice workflow as required

About you

At least 2–3 years of Australian public practice accounting experience

An accounting degree or relevant tertiary qualification

Good working knowledge of Australian taxation and accounting requirements





Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns across a range of entity types

Experience preparing BAS and IAS

Robust reconciliation and workpaper preparation skills

Experience using accounting software such as Xero and MYOB

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Confidence communicating directly with clients

Good organisational and time-management skills

Strong attention to detail

The ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines and take ownership of allocated client work

CA/CPA studies or a desire to undertake further professional qualifications will be viewed favourably.

What We Offer

- Full-time position in our Southport office
- A varied client base and exposure to a broad range of taxation and accounting work
- The opportunity to manage your own client work and develop greater responsibility
- Support from experienced senior accountants when needed
- A friendly, professional and close-knit team environment
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- A workplace that values efficiency and does not expect regular overtimes

This is an office-based role, and applicants should be available to work full-time from our Southport office.

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📌 Intermediate Accountant – Public Practice (City of Gold Coast)
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