Intermediate Accountant — Public Practice Location: Sydney CBD, NSW Firm: Top 50 Chartered Accounting Firm Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Firm Our client is a well-established Top 50 public practice accounting firm based in Sydney's CBD, providing tax, business services, and advisory to a diverse client base spanning SMEs, private groups, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is known for its strong technical training, collegiate culture, and genuine investment in staff development and progression.

About the Role We're seeking an Intermediate Accountant with 2+ years' public practice experience to join a growing business services and tax team. This role suits someone with a solid foundation gained specifically within an accounting firm (not commerce/industry) who is ready to take on a larger client portfolio and more complex compliance and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities - Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals - Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS and manage other statutory compliance obligations - Assist with tax planning and provide general advisory support to clients - Manage a portfolio of clients directly, including day-to-day queries and deadlines - Support managers and partners on more technical engagements (restructures, Division 7A, CGT, etc.)



- Review work prepared by graduate/junior accountants - Ensure ATO lodgement deadlines and compliance obligations are consistently met - Contribute to special projects such as budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and client advisory work About You - Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience in an Australian public practice (accounting firm) environment — commerce/industry experience alone will not meet the requirements of this role - CA/CPA qualified or actively progressing through the program - Strong working knowledge of Australian tax law, including income tax, GST, and FBT - Proficient in practice software such as Xero, MYOB, and/or CCH/HandiSoft - Excellent client-facing communication skills, written and verbal - Robust attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage a client portfolio - Ability to work autonomously while collaborating within a team structure What's On Offer - Competitive salary package, commensurate with public practice experience - Paid study leave and financial support for CA/CPA - Clear pathway to Senior Accountant and beyond - Modern CBD office, hybrid working arrangements - Exposure to a varied, high-quality client base - Supportive partners genuinely invested in technical development

📌 Intermediate Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Sydney