INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT | SOUTH YARRA | $90K + SUPER

• IMPRESSIVE ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED IN SOUTH YARRA
• FRIENDLY TIGHT KNIT TEAM
• FLEXIBLE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• UP TO $90,000 + SUPER FOR THE RIGHT PERSON

FIRM

This represents an opportunity with an impressive firm based in South Yarra. This firm led by a team of very friendly and personable Directors.

POSITION

Due to growth, the position of Intermediate Accountant has been created.

The ideal candidate will be able to operate in a client facing manner providing high quality tax compliance and advisory services to a SME and HNW client base.

CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• CA/CPA qualified or near completion
• 3+ years experience within Australian Public Practice
• Experience with Div 7A, CGT FBT
• Strong technical tax knowledge
• Stable employment history with reputable accounting firms
• Exceptional communication and presentation (non negotiable)

BENEFITS

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary package that reflects their skills and experiences.

This firm offers flexible working hours and hybrid working conditions after settling in.

There will be a clear career path to partnership for the right person.

If this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for, apply today without hesitation! Alternatively, please contact Desha Joseph on 0439 775 709 for a strictly confidential discussion.

ADDITIONAL ROLES

I am currently working on several other opportunities within the public practice sector that are similar to this position, but not advertised. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, feel free to contact me directly to discuss the other roles I have on offer.

ABOUT ME

I am a specialist public practice recruiter with 13+ years recruitment experience. Please feel free to connect with me:

Please feel free to connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deshajoseph

Mobile: 0439 775 709

Email: Desha[at]rocconsulting.com.au

If you have the above criteria apply below, or phone Desha Joseph 0439 775 709 for more information.

About the Organisation

This organisation is a respected public institution dedicated to commemoration, education, and preservation. Its mission is to honour the service and sacrifice of individuals in national and international contexts, foster understanding of significant historical events, and maintain a collection of important artefacts and records. The organisation also plays a key role in hosting major ceremonial events and providing a space for reflection, learning, and research.

About the Role

The HR Reporting and Payroll Officer is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for managing accurate payroll processing, maintaining employee data, and delivering HR reports that support strategic decision-making. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation and internal controls, provides timely HR analytics, and supports both internal and external audits. Responsibilities include calculating and processing payroll transactions, analysing data for anomalies, preparing reports, and supporting HR projects that require data analysis and reporting. The position also involves developing HR dashboards, providing data insights for workforce planning, and training HR staff on reporting tools.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate brings training or qualifications in HR, Payroll, Accounting, Business, or a related field, along with experience in payroll processing and HR reporting.

• Proficiency with payroll systems (such as Aurion) in a government context
• PowerBI for reporting (mandatory)
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.
• The role also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

This recruitment will move fast. Ideally you can start within 2 weeks. s26 trasfers will be considered.

Due to security requirements, you must either hold a Baseline security clearance or be eligible to obtain one.

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Shakeel Jeeawody at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 418 903 047.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

• Prepare all types of client tax returns
• Prepare Activity Statements and Super Guarantee Charge (SGC) statements
• Prepare monthly accounts and financial statements
• Process client payroll and assist with SGC requirements
• Review work completed by peers to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage client work and communications
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff
  
  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a public practice accounting firm
• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA)
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, ATO Portal, and MS Office
• Strong client payroll and bookkeeping experience
• Excellent time management, efficiency, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
  

• Efficient, reliable, and able to manage your workload with confidence.
• A proactive team player who contributes positively to the workplace.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Comfortable communicating clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Respectful, genuine, and someone others enjoy working with.

• Answer client phone calls and manage routine inquiries
• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding work or unpaid bills
• Perform scanning and document management tasks
• Assist with monthly client bookkeeping and payroll processing
• Provide support to senior staff as required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a public practice accounting firm
• Proficient in Xero, ATO Portal, and MS Office
• Experience with client payroll and bookkeeping
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

• Efficient, reliable, and able to manage your workload with confidence.
• A proactive team player who contributes positively to the workplace.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Comfortable communicating clearly with colleagues and clients.
• Respectful, genuine, and someone others enjoy working with.

• Collaborate with FP&A and operations teams to provide analysis and insights that support business decision-making.
• Support M&A activities and regional consolidated reporting requirements.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting in line with US reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and review statutory returns including GST, FBT and income tax.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments prepared by offshore teams.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure SOX compliance and adherence to company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.

• Strong technical knowledge of Australian GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience using major ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP/JDE/Great Plains also considered).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both local and offshore teams.
• Exposure to US GAAP (advantageous).

• Establishing and maintaining standard costs in ERP systems.
• Conducting variance analysis and preparing cost impact reports.
• Supporting project cost control and inventory management.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Driving cost reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Supporting ERP system optimisation and data integrity.
• Additional ad hoc tasks.

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role with tertiary qualifications in accounting
• CA/CPA accreditation (or working towards)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Netsuite experience is highly desireable
• Experience in manufacturing/multi-entity environments is advantageous

Company

Our client is a well-established professional services outfit that actually walks the talk when it comes to looking after its people. A opportunity has opened up for a new Payroll Officer to join a tight, supportive team that gets the job done without taking itself too seriously.

You'll be stepping into a modern workplace in Eight Mile Plains, complete with secure undercover parking, regular social activities, and a bundle of perks-think corporate discounts, flexible work arrangements, and loyalty-based rewards.


About the Role

This is a hands-on position where accuracy matters, service counts, and you have a strong team support network around you. You'll be involved in:

• Keeping payroll records up to date
• Responding to payroll queries with your trademark patience
• Supporting end-of-month activities
• Preparing third-party payments
• Processing payroll correctly, consistently, and without any surprises

About You

You should have a couple of years in payroll already behind you, and aren't intimidated by new systems or processes. You're detail-focused, comfortable talking with people at all levels, and you take pride in getting things right.


The Benefits

This employer doesn't just hand out praise-they back it up with tangible rewards. Here's what's on offer:

• A clear path for career progression in a growing organisation
• Stylish offices in Eight Mile Plains with free undercover parking
• A lively, social environment with events and awards
• An extra week of annual leave after five years
• A birthday RDO (because your big day shouldn't be spent chasing timesheets!)
• One work-from-home day each week after probation

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Britt Molony on +61 0417737307, quoting reference JN -112025-41855. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com

• Australian owned travel group | Reporting to an impressive CFO
• Broad hands on finance role | Reporting and process improvement
• $165k package | Excellent benefits

• Own month end and year end close with full responsibility for accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare statutory and management reporting while maintaining strong controls
• Improve core finance processes, workflows and reporting structures to lift efficiency and quality
• Provide clear reporting and analysis to support business leaders in operational decision making
• Lead and support a small finance team while remaining directly involved in day to day execution
• Partner closely with the CFO on priorities across controls and reporting
• Assist with planning and analysis activities where required, without owning budgeting

• CA or CPA qualified with strong experience in hands on financial reporting and financial control roles
• Comfortable working at detail level while driving improvements in process and structure
• Experience in travel, consumer, tourism or services environments valued but not essential
• Able to communicate clearly with stakeholders and present financial information in a concise way
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of streamlining finance operations

Join a national health organisation that offers services across Australia in both capital cities & regional locations. A feel-good cause!

About the Company:

With a multitude of health services to the everyday Australian this iconic company continues to thrive and strengthen. With more growth and demand expected, we have been tasked with finding a dynamic Finance Business Partner who pulls together the monthly reports and educates/ influences key decision makers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner with drive & direction, to support the operational GMs of this diverse division.  Working within the finance team but supporting non finance stakeholders, you will be sharp, outgoing, focused on future uplift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee preparation of regional business unit reporting;

• Ongoing analysis of BU’s financial performance, including tracking to budget and prior year;

• Partner with the operations team and provide value-adding, data-driven insights on operating performance and potential savings or other business improvements;

• Work closely with regional managers to analyse, understand and explain monthly financial results and assist with their reporting;

• Supporting commercial decisions through provision of financial scenario analysis/modelling (feasibilities);

• Review work papers, journals and reports prepared by accounting team members;

• Drive and assist with various projects in relation to Finance process improvement initiatives;

• Assist with implementing and ongoing management of new software to improve speed and accuracy of financial reporting, forecasting and treasury reporting;

• Assist with the year‐end audit and taxation compliance including working with external auditors;
  

About You:

You will be a CPA/ CA qualified, ideally with experience in health services or FMCG, strong decision-making skills, good range of technical capability around budgeting, analysis and reporting, nature ability to connect with stakeholders and influence decision making. 

Why Join?

• Be part of a net positive industry that supports those in need

• Develop your skills and progress your career under an amazing leader

• WFH flex with supportive ELT and collaborative team

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with exposure to high-impact, strategic work.

If you are looking for a role where you can drive financial performance, partner with key stakeholders and influence business decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a confidential search and is being exclusively recruited by Lawson Elliott.  Please call out to Rachael Dwyer – 0422 844 211 or apply online to be considered.