About the Oxygen team:

- Part of a growing global professional services company of 2500 employees and $200m in revenue.

- Hybrid workplace and supportive work environment

- Annual Wellness voucher and wellness days

- Endless opportunities for learning and nurturing your growth to enable mastery of your profession

- Active social committee organising quarterly staff events

- Supported continuing professional development

Oxygen Private Clients (an Ascentium company) are a youthful, energetic and a diverse team of professionals. We are looking to grow our team to keep up with our continuing client growth. Our team members have excellent communication skills, are personable, detail orientated, curious and collaborative.

We will be consolidating our team to our St Kilda Rd office in early 2027. Currently conveniently located near Hawthorn Train Station and tram stops nearby the office is easily accessible by public transport. On-site parking is not provided however street parking is available nearby.

About the Role:

We will support you to succeed through every stage of your career and professional development, with mentoring and coaching. We offer a range of initiatives to encourage and motivate our team including flexible work times, working from home arrangements, health & wellbeing programs and team social events.

We are looking for a Graduate Accountant who:

- Has completed, or is in the final stages of completing, a degree with a major in Accounting, Commerce or Finance;

- Is an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application;

- Is interested in building a career in business services, accounting and taxation, particularly working with private clients and privately owned businesses;

- Is motivated to commence or work towards their Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification as part of their professional development;

- Is keen to develop their technical accounting and tax knowledge in a supportive, hands-on environment; and





- Previous experience in an accounting firm, skilled services environment or a relevant internship is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities:

- Assist with the preparation of Income Tax Returns, Financial Statements, workpapers, activity statements and other compliance requirements for individuals, companies, trusts and other private client entities;

- Assist with BAS, GST, FBT and other taxation and accounting matters, with guidance from senior team members;

- Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records, reconciliations and supporting documentation;

- Undertake accounting and tax research across areas relevant to private clients and privately owned businesses;

- Work closely with Managers and senior team members to complete client work accurately and within agreed timeframes;

- Develop your client communication skills and assist with client queries as your experience grows;

- Participate in internal and external training and work towards your CA qualification;

- Take responsibility for managing your workflow, communicating progress and meeting deadlines; and

- Actively contribute to the Oxygen team, including team meetings, training, social activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Attributes include:

- Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work;

- Is personable and has strong written and verbal communication skills;

- Is organised and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines;

- Has a curious mindset, enjoys problem solving and isn't afraid to ask questions;

- Has a positive attitude, takes initiative and is open to feedback and coaching;

- Enjoys collaborating and building strong relationships with colleagues and clients;

- Is comfortable using technology, with good skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word;

- Has experience with Xero, XPM or other accounting software, which is advantageous but not essential; and

- Most importantly, is enthusiastic about learning, developing and growing their career with the Oxygen team.

📌 Graduate Accountant – Private Clients & Tax (Melbourne)
🏢 Ascentium
📍 Melbourne