Junior / Intermediate Accountant

This Brisbane opening suits an accountant who has found their feet in public practice and wants to deepen their tax skills. The hiring firm is a progressive, well-regarded boutique practice on the city fringe, and the vacancy sits in its Tax & Business Services team at Junior or Intermediate level.

From a recruiter's point of view, the firm wants someone who can turn around compliance work accurately for a varied client list, communicate well and keep learning. It works on fixed fees, without timesheets or traditional targets, and judges success on quality, efficiency and client results. You would sit close to a Senior Manager for regular mentoring. Visa sponsorship opportunities are open to suitable candidates who need an employer to support their visa.

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• Produce financial statements for individuals, companies, trusts and partnerships
• Prepare their income tax returns and BAS
• Look after tax compliance tasks and general business services
• Liaise with the ATO and ASIC, along with other relevant authorities
• Team up with senior colleagues to deliver accurate work and strong client outcomes
• Grow into tax planning and business advisory work as you gain experience

• A minimum of 18 months in Australian public practice accounting
• Public practice experience gained within Tax & Business Services
• Accounting tertiary qualifications relevant to the job
• Currently studying for, or interested in completing, the CA or CPA qualification
• Experience with Xero or a similar accounting platform
• Strong communication skills paired with excellent attention to detail
• A positive and motivated attitude, with a real wish to keep developing your accounting career