Graduate Accountant

About the role

Spark Accountants, a Brisbane-based firm specialising in tax compliance and advisory for small business owners and individuals, is looking for a Graduate Accountant. The firm has been operating for three years on the south side of Brisbane, led by a director with Big 4 experience, and offers a supportive small team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare company, individual, partnership, trust and SMSF tax returns
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual BAS/IAS returns
• Prepare financial statements
• Manage management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll
• Liaise with the ATO as required by clients and provide taxation advice in client communications
• Deal directly with clients on business and tax matters and carry out other general administrative tasks

Required profile

• Completed or currently completing a bachelor's degree within six months, with a GPA above 5.0
• Willingness to develop skills and undertake further study to progress to CA status
• Friendly personality, excellent communication skills and a good command of written and spoken English
• Attention to detail, self-initiative and motivation

Required skills

• Tech-savvy and familiar with Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Xero is not essential but is advantageous

What we offer

• Remuneration package with benefits, flexible working hours and a personal development allowance
• Paid study and exam leave, mentorship and exam fee support for CA or CPA study
• Full work-from-home setup including two screens, laptop, docking stations, keyboard and mouse and headset
• Car park at the office, opportunities for professional development and a diverse range of clients

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