At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and assist with business advisory projects.
- Company: Independent accounting firm in Red Hill, Brisbane with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: $80,000–$95,000 salary, superannuation, half-yearly bonuses, and one WFH day per week.
- Other info: Enjoy weekly training, onsite parking, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career with hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts.
- Qualifications: Two years of public practice accounting experience and a degree in Accounting or related field.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 95000 $ per year.
Salary: $80,000–$95,000 + superannuation + half-yearly bonuses
Location: Red Hill, Brisbane
Work style: Permanent full-time | One WFH day per week from commencement
Parking: Onsite staff parking
Why This Role
Build your accounting career with weekly training, direct access to experienced Directors and exposure to businesses with increasingly complex needs. Join an independent accounting and advisory firm where you'll develop by preparing quality work, understanding client businesses, and contributing to practical advice. Experienced colleagues will support your technical growth and help you build confidence communicating with clients. One WFH day from commencement, on-site parking and half-yearly bonuses add to the appeal of this Brisbane city-fringe opportunity.
The Role
Working alongside Senior Accountants, Managers and Directors, you will support clients across tax, accounting and business services. Responsibilities include:
- Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
- Preparing BAS, IAS and related compliance work
- Responding to client queries and gathering information to progress engagements
- Researching taxation issues with guidance from senior colleagues
- Assisting with business advisory projects as your capability develops
- Using Xero, XPM and FYI Docs to maintain accurate files and manage workflow
- Keeping colleagues informed of progress and flagging questions or issues early
What You’ll Bring
- At least two years of Australian public practice accounting experience
- A degree in Accounting or a related discipline
- CA or CPA completed, underway or intended
- Sound foundations in accounting and Australian taxation
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise competing deadlines
- A proactive approach to learning, asking questions and supporting colleagues
- Experience with Xero, XPM, FYI Docs, MYOB or BGL Simple Fund will be useful.
What’s On Offer
- $80,000–$95,000 + superannuation and half-yearly bonuses
- One WFH day per week from commencement
- Onsite staff parking
- CA/CPA fees and study leave
- Weekly in-house training and external CPD support where required
- Quarterly informal and annual formal progression reviews
- Support from experienced accountants, Managers and Directors
- Exposure to business advisory work alongside core compliance
- Monthly team events and quarterly out-of-office social activities
About Our Client
Our client is an independent accounting and advisory firm based in Red Hill, led by two Directors and supported by a team of 18. Clients span construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and property development, as well as family groups and high-net-worth individuals. Business clients typically turn over $1 million–$20 million, with some larger groups exceeding $50 million. Services extend from accounting and tax compliance to acquisitions, due diligence, cash flow forecasting, succession planning, restructuring and CFO-style advisory. The fully cloud-based practice uses Xero, XPM and FYI Docs.
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