Graduate Accountant

Role overview

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate who wants hands-on exposure to private practice accounting and business advisory. The role is designed for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and is keen to build practical experience while contributing to client outcomes. You’ll mainly handle lower-level and administrative work, while learning from Senior Accountants and the Manager.

The team values initiative, fresh thinking, and a proactive attitude. Ideas are welcomed from every level, so this role suits someone who is eager to learn, willing to take direction, and ready to step in wherever support is needed.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage your assigned work and job reports independently.
• Assist Senior Accountants and the Manager by completing tasks as directed.
• Follow up with the ATO regarding outstanding or unresolved matters.
• Prepare draft replies to client questions for review and approval by a Senior Accountant.
• Work with bookkeepers to resolve client transaction-related queries.
• Monitor and update weekly utilisation in the workflow capacity spreadsheet.
• Alert the manager promptly when your workload is light so additional tasks can be assigned.
• Raise capacity concerns with managers when workload becomes excessive so client work can be reassessed.
• Support meeting preparation for Senior Accountants and the Accountant Manager.
• Take notes during director and client meetings when required.
• Help prepare financial statements and supporting workpapers.
• Assist with tax return preparation and related workpapers.
• Support BAS preparation and associated workpapers.
• Contribute to tax planning preparation.
• Join client meetings for individual tax return preparation support.

Ideal candidate profile

This opportunity is aimed at graduates looking to start a career in accounting and business advisory. You should be comfortable with administrative detail, open to guidance, and interested in developing your technical and client-facing skills. A strong sense of initiative and a proactive mindset are especially valued.

Additional information

This position is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is a full-time onsite role.