Graduate Accountant

The ideal position for a graduate looking to get experience in private practice accounting, learn about business advisory and get a feel for working in a team that champions its people. The Graduate Accountant is responsible for focusing on the lower level/administrative tasks, working with the team to deliver client outcomes. They will take direction from the Senior Accountants and the Manager – however, as with everything we do, it’s a two way street. We love hearing ideas no-matter what your role and are on the hunt for someone who has ambition and always includes the adjective “proactive” on their cover letter (hint hint). Your role: Be responsible for running own individual work/job report Support Senior Accountant and Manager by completing required tasks Communicate with ATO in order to follow up on current/outstanding issues Draft response to client queries for Senior Accountant approval Liaise with Bookkeepers for client transactional queries Manage and track weekly utilisation (Workflow Capacity Spreadsheet) If under-utilised, proactively communicate with manager for more work If over-utilised, proactively communicate with managers to assess client work Meeting preparation for Snr Accountant/Accountant manager Scribe for Director/client meetings Assist in the preparation of Financials and Workpapers Assist in the preparation of Tax Returns and Workpapers Assist in the preparation of BAS and Workpapers Assist in tax planning preparations Assist in meetings with clients for individual tax return preparation