At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare tax returns and financial statements for creative industry clients.
- Company: Count Out Loud, the go-to accountant for Australia's creative industries.
- Benefits: Study support for CA/CPA, flexible work arrangements, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Gain exposure to advisory work and build relationships with creative clients.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team supporting filmmakers and creators while developing your accounting skills.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in public practice, working towards CA or CPA, and knowledge of Australian tax compliance.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Count Out Loud is the accountant for Australia's creative industries. We work with a wide range of creative industry clients, from film and television production companies, documentary producers, post-production and VFX studios, content creators and creative freelancers across the country. The strength behind the spotlight is the financial backing that lets creative businesses do their best work. Creative businesses earn differently, with project-based revenue, seasonal cash flow, government offsets and income built on IP, which can be challenging for many firms. We have been a Xero Platinum Champion Partner since 2016, and our work includes Producer Offset claims, QAPE tracking, business structuring, tax compliance and Virtual CFO advisory. We are a technology-forward practice, using a broad set of tools to keep the work moving and the thinking clear.
We are looking for an Intermediate Accountant who wants to build a career where the work is interesting. You will prepare compliance and reporting work across a portfolio of production companies, creators and creative businesses, with senior accountants available to guide you and a clear path towards advisory work as you grow. This is a developing seat with genuine support behind it. We back people working towards their CA or CPA with study leave and mentoring, ensuring you get real exposure to advisory and Producer Offset work rather than being left on compliance alone.
What you will be doing:
- Preparing income tax returns, BAS and financial statements for a portfolio of creative industry clients
- Processing and reconciling accounts in Xero across production companies, content creators and creative freelancers
- Helping track QAPE and supporting senior accountants on Producer Offset claims
- Assisting with entity structuring and SPV setups common in film and television production
- Liaising with clients on day-to-day queries and building relationships
- Learning the advisory side of the practice alongside experienced accountants
What we are looking for:
- Working towards your CA or CPA, with one to three years in public practice or business services
- A solid grounding in Australian tax compliance and financial reporting fundamentals
- Confident in Xero, or quick to learn it, and comfortable across cloud accounting tools
- Organised, accurate and genuinely keen to develop your technical skills
- A clear communicator who can talk to creative founders without jargon
- Curious about the creative industries and the businesses behind the work
- Experience in screen, media, or entertainment accounting is a bonus rather than a requirement
Why join Count Out Loud?
Your clients will be building films, television series, documentaries and creative businesses, so the work stays varied and rarely feels routine. We are a specialist team, meaning your contribution is visible, your development is taken seriously and there is a clear path from compliance into advisory work. You get study support towards your CA or CPA, flexibility around how and where you work, and the chance to build a specialism in one of the most distinctive corners of Australian accounting.
Intermediate Accountant employer: Count Out Loud
Count Out Loud is an exceptional employer for those passionate about the creative industries, offering a dynamic work environment in North Sydney where your contributions are valued and visible. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to engage with a diverse portfolio of clients, you will find meaningful work that fuels your curiosity and growth. Join a specialist team that not only understands the unique financial needs of creative businesses but also fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
