Public Practice Accountant | Accounting, Tax & Advisory
Norwest, Sydney | 1–4 Years’ Public Practice Experience
https://novusgrowth.com.au/careers

Strong accounting skills. Clear communication. Commercial thinking.

Novus Growth is expanding, and we are seeking a public practice accountant who can deliver quality work and communicate confidently with clients.

Clear, confident spoken English is an essential requirement. You must be able to explain accounting and tax matters in plain English, ask relevant questions, and ensure clients understand their position and next steps. Your ability to communicate will be a key part of our selection process.

The Opportunity

Join a growing accounting and advisory firm where you can take greater ownership of client work, develop your commercial judgement, and contribute beyond compliance.

You will work directly with clients and experienced senior team members across accounting, taxation and business advisory. As your capability develops, you will take on greater responsibility for client relationships and engagements.

A structured performance-based bonus framework provides clear, measurable criteria linking your contribution to financial reward.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing financial statements, tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Managing client compliance obligations, deliverables and deadlines.
• Communicating directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and explain outcomes.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis and business advisory engagements.
• Identifying issues and opportunities for discussion with senior team members and clients.
• Reviewing and supporting junior team members’ work where appropriate to your experience.
• Improving accounting systems, workflows and the quality of service we deliver.

What You’ll Bring

Communication and Client Relationships

• Clear, confident verbal communication in English, in person and over the phone.




• The ability to explain financial information accurately and simply to clients without an accounting background.
• Strong listening skills and the confidence to ask questions, clarify information and confirm understanding.
• Professional, concise and well-structured written communication.
• The judgement to resolve queries within your capability and seek senior guidance when required.

Experience and Technical Capability

• 1–4 years’ experience in public practice accounting.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• A sound understanding of financial reporting and Australian tax compliance.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or MYOB.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Current Australian work rights.

Progress towards or completion of CA/CPA qualifications, experience with Fathom, and exposure to budgeting, forecasting or business analysis will be highly regarded.

How You Work

• You take responsibility for the quality and timely completion of your work.
• You stay organised across competing deadlines and client engagements.
• You identify problems early and propose practical solutions.
• You work independently within your capability and collaborate effectively with others.
• You welcome feedback and are motivated to develop your technical and client management skills.

Why Join Novus Growth?

• Direct client exposure and the prospect to contribute to advisory work.
• Clear career progression as your capability and responsibilities grow.
• A structured performance-based bonus framework with measurable criteria.
• Financial support for CA/CPA studies and study leave for approved business-related courses.
• Experienced leadership and a supportive, collaborative team.
• Quarterly social events and team activities.

Apply

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your public practice experience and the extent of your direct client responsibilities.

Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief phone conversation and a practical discussion explaining an accounting matter in plain English.

📌 Accountant (Public Practice) (Norwest)
🏢 Novus Growth
📍 Norwest