At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial statements, manage client portfolios, and provide tax advisory support.
- Company: Top 50 Chartered Accounting Firm in Sydney CBD with a strong focus on staff development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid study leave, hybrid work options, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for technical development and special projects.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and work with diverse clients while advancing your accounting career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in public practice, CA/CPA qualified or progressing, strong tax law knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
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.
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
- Strong 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 in Sydney employer: The Andersen Partnership
The Andersen Partnership is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney where innovation meets finance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to transition into leadership while working closely with the CFO on transformative projects. Our collaborative culture and commitment to professional development ensure that you will thrive both personally and professionally in this exciting role.
