Graduate Accountant

About The Job

Are you looking to develop your accounting skills, build a career and contribute to the success of a growing business? In this role, you'll be a part of a team that supports a diverse and complex client base, including high net wealth families, privately owned businesses, and multinational subsidiaries.

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, attention to detail and adaptability. This is an ideal position if you are starting your accounting career and are seeking to learn and grow within a leading accounting firm.

Based along Southbank (across the river from Flinders Street Station) your buddy, coach and friendly team environment will guide you with training, supervision, and direction to ensure you succeed and grow throughout your career.

What We Offer

• A Welcoming and Team-Driven Firm: An open environment and friendly staff that fosters collaboration and inclusivity.
• Strong Support System: Providing guidance through buddies and coaches to ensure continuous support and development.
• Continuous Development Opportunities: Ongoing support and professional development programs, combined with continuous learning opportunities.
• Various Social Events: Hosting a range of social events such as social sports, morning teas, town halls, group lunches, and early finishes.
  
  

About The Role

• Tax & Compliance Preparation: Prepare income tax returns, reconciliations, activity statements, and other tax compliance documents for various entities such as companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals. Contribute to the preparation of financial reports and assist with addressing complex tax issues for clients.
• Taxation Knowledge & Advisory: Apply your understanding of taxation issues, including corporate tax, CGT, Division 7A, and taxation of trusts. Work closely with the team to offer solutions and ensure clients meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative Team Support: Contribute to a dynamic, hands-on team environment by providing a helping hand with client requests to both your own and other teams across the firm.
• Professional Development & Learning: Actively engage in continuous professional development, including progressing with your CA qualifications. Stay up to date with industry changes and leverage your growing knowledge to contribute effectively to client and team needs.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Proactive Mindset: A can-do attitude and the initiative to take on new challenges. You're motivated to grow professionally and technically, with a drive to learn and contribute to a dynamic accounting environment.
• Client-Focused & Team-Oriented: An eagerness to observe and understand client needs, ensuring a positive client experience. Your strong communication skills foster collaboration, effectively conveying ideas to managers, tracking progress on deadlines, and supporting team members.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: A trustworthy and ethical approach to all aspects of your work. You respect confidentiality and take responsibility for your tasks, maintaining the trust of clients and colleagues.
• Strong Organisational Skills: Excellent time management and organisational abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Your attention to detail and ability to prioritise will ensure deadlines are met and tasks are completed accurately.
• Problem-Solving Expertise: Ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex financial discrepancies and issues efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to accounting operations. Your problem-solving skills will enable you to navigate financial challenges and implement effective solutions swiftly.
  
  

Eligibility: Australian citizens & Permanent Residents only (inc. New Zealand Citizens)