At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements and manage client relationships with confidence.
- Company: MKS Group, a growing accounting and business advisory practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, competitive salary, and study support for CA/CPA.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team where your ideas are valued and career growth is supported.
- Why this job: Gain real ownership of your client portfolio and make a meaningful impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years experience with SME clients and proficiency in Xero.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 93500 $ per year.
Tired of being a number in a factory-style firm? At MKS Group, you won't be buried under six layers of management or churning through files with no client contact. You'll have direct access to our directors, real ownership over your own client portfolio, and the autonomy to do meaningful work, not just execution work.
About Us
MKS Group is a growing accounting and business advisory practice trusted by a diverse range of small-to-medium business clients across Australia. We work closely with our clients, including a well-established franchise network, to deliver practical advice, not just compliance box-ticking.
As we grow, we're after an Intermediate Accountant who wants more than a seat at a desk.
What We Offer
- A 9-day fortnight - a genuine extra day off every second week, not just a talking point
- $70K-$85K + super, negotiable based on experience and qualifications
- Direct access to directors meaning no bureaucracy, no red tape
- Real ownership of a client portfolio, not just support work
- A clear path to Senior Accountant, with study support for CA/CPA candidates working toward qualification
- A close-knit team where your work and ideas actually get noticed
What You'll Be Doing
- Preparing financial statements, tax returns, and management reports for a range of SME clients
- Owning client relationships with confidence, clarity, and professionalism
- Working extensively within Xero to deliver compliance and advisory services
- Explaining financial information to clients in plain, easy-to-understand terms with no jargon
- Contributing to client strategy and business advisory conversations, not just the numbers behind them
- Ensuring compliance with relevant tax and accounting standards
You’ll Thrive Here If You...
- Have at least 3 years experience working with small-to-medium business clients in public practice
- Communicate with confidence which means you can explain financial concepts clearly to clients who aren't accountants
- Know Xero inside and out
- Are comfortable across the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Are CA or CPA qualified, or working toward it
- Want ownership and variety, not just a seat filling out compliance forms
Intermediate Accountant in Melbourne employer: MKS Group
At MKS Group, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment where every team member is valued and empowered. With direct access to directors and the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio, you’ll experience genuine ownership of your work. Our supportive culture encourages professional growth, offering clear pathways to advancement and a unique 9-day fortnight that promotes work-life balance, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in accounting.
