At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to gain hands-on experience in accounting and work with fun software like Xero.
- Company: A friendly, community-focused accounting practice that values teamwork and personal growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy unique team experiences, annual salary reviews, and a genuine work-life balance.
- Other info: Work alongside our adorable office cats and participate in wildlife rehabilitation training!
- Why this job: Make meaningful connections while working in a supportive environment with exciting team adventures.
- Qualifications: Motivated, team-oriented individuals with strong communication skills and a love for learning.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We’re a friendly, community-minded accounting practice with a strong focus on teamwork, personal growth, and shared experiences. Our quarterly team days have included everything from go-karting and horse riding at Rainbow Beach to escape rooms, target shooting, PC gaming, and even team trips to New Zealand and Bali — with plenty more fun planned! We believe shared adventures build strong connections, and we’re proud of the talented and genuinely lovely people who make up our team. We’ve recently begun wildlife rehabilitation training and will soon start as a team — another reflection of our values and care for our wider community. Our firm continues to grow each year, but we’re intentional about maintaining healthy workloads and work–life balance. We believe that happy, balanced people do their best work — and that’s what makes Mondays something to look forward to.
What We Offer
- A supportive and social, team environment
- Unique team experiences and genuine work–life balance
- Hands‑on training in Xero and other accounting tools
- Annual salary reviews based on development and performance
The Role
Must love animals. We have two affectionate indoor cats who love to keep us company during the day. You’ll be trained and supported by a collaborative team, gaining experience across tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and advisory work. The position will train you in the use of Xero accounting software. Salary is reviewed annually to reflect improvement/development and standards. Your daily duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Working with accounting software including but not limited to Xero (predominantly), MYOB, Reckon & Quickbooks
- Tax Return Preparation range including and beyond Div7a, CGT to FBT
- Business Registration
- Bank Reconciliation and Business Activity Statement preparation
- Various accounting work ranging from preparation of financial accounts to assisting with tax planning ensuring all tax legislations are adhered to
- Attending relevant client meetings
- Writing accounting based content for public use such as website blogs
- Attend and participate in regular training sessions to maintain and improve technical knowledge
- Review of client files to ensure they meet the business standard
- Ensure all the business policies and procedures are followed at all times to the best of your ability
- Ensure the business database is updated to the best of your knowledge
- Ensure all correspondence, internally and externally, is professional and in a way that best represents the business
About You
You’re a motivated, team-oriented accountant who:
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills
- Is community-minded and empathetic
- Is eager to learn, develop, and grow with the firm
- Has valid Australian work rights
Best of luck to all applicants, we look forward to meeting some of you soon!
Graduate Accountant in Brisbane employer: The Great Bean Counters
Join our vibrant and community-focused accounting practice where teamwork and personal growth are at the heart of what we do. With unique team-building experiences, a commitment to work-life balance, and hands-on training in industry-leading software like Xero, we ensure that our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our supportive environment, coupled with annual salary reviews and exciting team adventures, makes us an exceptional employer for those looking to grow in their accounting career while enjoying a fulfilling workplace culture.
