We are an established Australian public accounting practice providing taxation, accounting, compliance and business advisory services to a diverse range of individuals, businesses and entities.
We pride ourselves on delivering practical, professional advice and developing long-term relationships with our clients.
We are seeking a motivated and capable
Intermediate Accountant
to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with approximately 2-5 years of Australian public practice experience who is looking to further develop their technical skills, take ownership of their work and progress their accounting career.
About Us
We are an established Australian public accounting practice providing taxation, accounting, compliance and business advisory services to a diverse range of individuals, businesses and entities.
We pride ourselves on delivering practical, professional advice and developing long-term relationships with our clients.
We are seeking a motivated and capable
Intermediate Accountant
to join our team. This position is ideal for someone with approximately 2-5 years of Australian public practice experience who is looking to further develop their technical skills, take ownership of their work and progress their accounting career.
About the Role
Working alongside experienced accountants and registered tax agents, you will be responsible for preparing taxation returns, financial statements and other compliance work for a varied client base.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships.
Preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) and associated reconciliations.
Preparing taxation workpapers, reconciliations and year-end adjustments.
Reviewing accounting records, identifying discrepancies and preparing necessary adjustments.
Assisting with company and trust taxation matters, including more complex assignments under supervision.




Communicating directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting and taxation queries.
Assisting with tax planning, business advisory and other client assignments.
Managing allocated work efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain high professional standards.
About You
The successful applicant will ideally have:
Approximately 2-5 years of experience in an Australian public accounting practice.
A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting.
Sound knowledge of Australian taxation, GST and accounting principles.
Experience preparing income tax returns and financial statements for various entity types.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare accurate, well-documented work.
Good time management, organisational and communication skills.
The ability to work independently on routine assignments while recognising when assistance or review is required.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to professional development.
Software Experience
Xero is our primary accounting and practice management software suite, and practical experience with Xero is highly valued.
Experience with the following applications will be particularly advantageous:
Xero Accounting
- bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting and year-end adjustments.
Xero Tax
- preparation of income tax returns, activity statements and compliance work.
Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
- job management, workflow, timesheets and client administration.
Experience with MYOB and other accounting software will also be regarded favourably.
What We Offer
Boasting a fantastic Work Life balance, with a short commute and Frankston location
A diverse range of clients and accounting assignments.
Exposure to taxation, compliance and business advisory services.
Support and guidance from experienced accountants and registered tax agents.
Opportunities to develop technical knowledge.
A collaborative and supportive team workplace.
Remuneration commensurate with qualifications, experience and demonstrated ability.
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📌 Accountant (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne