Intermediate Accountant - Business Services & Tax

About:

A top 100 Accounting firm, Alexander Spencer has multiple fast-growing divisions. With expertise spanning Accounting, Finance, Taxation, M&A, Bookkeeping, Financial Planning, Mortgages, Insurance and Advisory, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional services to our clients.

Our specialised team is dedicated to excellence, and we’re looking to expand our Accounting team further. If you’re passionate about making an impact and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Purpose:

In this role you will deliver accounting, taxation and associated business services to a diverse client base, including small and medium enterprises and individual clients. You will work with clients operating through various structures such as trusts, partnerships and companies.

Do:

  • Provide accounting and taxation services tailored to clients needs

  • Prepare income tax returns and financial statements while adhering to budgets

  • Prepare and review activity statements

  • Liaise with ATO and government bodies

  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Have:

  • A degree in Commerce, Business or Accounting 

  • 2-3 years of experience in tax and business advisory services 

  • Public practice accounting experience (desirable)

  • Undertaking or seeking to commence CPA/CA

  • Exposure to timesheets and budget adherence

  • Experience with CGT, GST, PAYG, FBT, Payroll Tax and Division 7a

  • Technical proficiency in MSOffice, MYOB, Xero, QBO, Reckon

  • A can-do attitude

  • Initiative to solve problems

Be:

  • Committed to learning, and growing with the Company

  • Authentic and inclusive, willing to work collaboratively in a team environment

  • Open to looking for improvements and efficiencies in work practices

Our Values:

Teach – making others better
Respect – open, and respectful of others
Ambition – aspire to be more
Fun – unwind and have fun
Common game plan – we achieve everything together

Perks we offer:

  • Mentor program for your ongoing personal and professional development

  • EAP to support you in times of need

  • Flexible Working Arrangements 

  • Casual clothing Fridays

  • Friday social drinks + food

  • Social activities throughout the year including a mid-year and end of year event

  • Brand new office with standing desks, coffee machine, fruit bowl and snacks

  • Close to shops and public transport

  • Referral bonuses and uncapped bonus programs based on performance

  • Access to our Wealth Advisory, Mortgage and Insurance Teams

How to apply:

Please review our website and LinkedIn page to find out more about us.

If you are detail-oriented, client-focused, and passionate about delivering high-quality financial services, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team.

If you believe you're a good fit for this role but don’t meet all of the listed requirements, we’d still love to hear from you.

Please include a Cover Letter stating why you think you are the ideal candidate for this role.

For this role, only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

  • How many years' experience do you have as a business services accountant?

  • How many years of public practice accounting experience do you have?

  • Do you have professional experience preparing income tax returns?

  • How many years of taxation experience do you have?

  • Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?