Public Practice Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE SBB Partners is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Bowen office.

This role is ideally suited to someone with public practice accounting experience, although we welcome applications from candidates with strongly related accounting, taxation, or business advisory backgrounds who are looking to further develop their career.

Working alongside experienced accountants, dedicated administration professionals and approachable partners, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional service and practical advice to a diverse range of clients across a variety of industries.

Whether you are already qualified or working towards your CA or CPA qualification, this is an opportunity to build your career with one of Queensland's leading regional accounting and business advisory firms.

We have an opportunity for a qualified accountant or a candidate with a strong accounting background to join our Bowen team at SBB Partners. This is your chance to work alongside experienced accountants, dedicated administration staff and approachable partners, to provide an excellent client service experience.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE:

- Supportive and close-knit workforce;
- Career development opportunities;
- Financial support for accountants undertaking CA or CPA qualifications;
- Early finish (12.00pm) on Friday.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Public Practice Accountant, you will:

- Deliver high-quality accounting, taxation and advisory services to clients.
- Prepare financial statements, income tax returns and compliance requirements for a range of entities.
- Prepare and review working papers and analyse client data in accordance with SBB Partners standards.
- Assist clients with business, taxation and accounting matters.




- Identify opportunities to add value to client relationships and support business growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with Managers and Partners to deliver practical solutions and excellent client outcomes.
- Utilise and contribute to the development of innovative technology and digital accounting solutions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Public practice accounting experience, or experience in a closely related accounting, taxation or business advisory role.
- Relevant accounting qualifications, or be working towards completion of a degree, CA or CPA qualification.
- Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks or similar platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive attitude and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

ABOUT THE FIRM With offices in Bowen, Cannonvale, Ayr, Mackay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we are proud to support businesses, primary producers, individuals and communities throughout Queensland and beyond.

We are agile, innovative and committed to helping our people succeed. Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we invest heavily in their professional development, wellbeing and career progression.

At SBB Partners, you'll find more than just a job. You'll join a supportive team that values collaboration, recognises achievement and provides genuine opportunities for growth.

If you're looking to advance your accounting career with a progressive regional firm that values its people and clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 9 November, 2026 and only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

📌 Accountant (Bowen)
🏢 SBB Partners
📍 Bowen