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Intermediate Accountant

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

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  • Continuous Skill Application & Training
  • Dive into a Diverse Clientele 
  • Enjoy Extra Leave Perks, Vibrant Team Activities, and an Inclusive Culture

The role

We are offering a role that embodies a challenging, rewarding, and multifaceted accounting career. As an Intermediate Accountant, you will, ensure accuracy, compliance, and holistic financial guidance for a diverse portfolio of clients. Your daily responsibilities will be robust and varied. From crafting comprehensive financial statements to the meticulous preparation of tax returns for varied entities, your role will be pivotal in driving financial clarity. This role will test and enhance your analytical skills, sharpening your prowess in the multifarious aspects of accounting.

These are some of the things you’ll do:

  • Prepare special purpose and general purpose financial statements for companies, trusts, and partnerships
  • Prepare tax returns for all entities
  • Prepare Business and Instalment Activity Statements
  • Involvement with tax planning for clients
  • Reconciling accounting files (Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks etc.)
  • Business advisory work including due diligence engagements, valuation engagements and transaction assignments 
  • Liaising with the ATO

What makes this position truly stand out is our commitment to you. While we anticipate you bringing your experience to the table, we also understand the ever-evolving nature of the accounting world. Therefore, we’re committed to supporting and training you, ensuring that you apply your skills effectively while continuously learning and growing.

About you

We're searching for an accountant with 2 to 5 years of experience in professional services. Your previous roles have likely exposed you to preparing financial statements and handling various tax returns. A hallmark of your approach is client-orientation. You understand that each client's needs can be different, and you demonstrate an ability to adjust based on those unique requirements. Flexibility in dealing with varied situations is an added advantage. 

When challenges arise, you tend to approach them positively, seeking ways to address and overcome them. This can-do attitude highlights your proactive nature. Consistency and a keen eye for detail in your work are essential. This ensures that clients can rely on the quality of your outputs, recognising that you prioritise accuracy in your tasks. Finally a familiarity with accounting software, including Xero and MYOB, is a requisite.

To sum it up, we're looking for a reliable accountant who brings a mix of experience, adaptability, and proficiency to the role.

The Perks

We'll look after you at Bentleys, these (and more) are some of the benefits we offer:

  • Learning opportunities via our Career Builder Program and our LMS which has thousands of modules for self-paced learning
  • Genuine potential for growth, development and mentoring within the team
  • Professional memberships and subscriptions
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Bonus 3 days annual leave each year
  • Additional purchased leave scheme
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Direct access to senior staff and Partners
  • Assistance for Accountants with CA/CPA study including financial support and time off work to study
  • Regular opportunities to participate in social activities, corporate volunteering and sporting events
  • Monthly Mingle Social Event held each month
  • Social Club
  • Health and Wellness activities and education which has included:
    • 50% off memberships at Goodlife Gyms
    • Annual On-Site Health Screenings
    • Nutrition Workshops
    • Fully funded sporting events such as Corporate Games, Bridge to Brisbane, Corp Tri, Boot Camps and Yoga
    • Free fruit
    • On-site flu vaccinations
  • Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
  • Casual Friday every Friday
  • 6 star eco-friendly office with luxury end of trip facilities

About us

Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners/Directors and almost 200 staff operating across 3 offices. We have a history of over 75 years in providing professional and dependable support across business & strategic advisory, accounting, taxation, audit, international & investment advisory, risk & assurance, corporate recovery & insolvency, technology & innovation, self-managed superannuation, HR, finance & lending and wealth management.

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