Intermediate Tax & Business Services Accountant - Cairns, North Queensland – Respected Multi-Office Public Practice Firm
Core
Prepare financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and companies while managing client interactions and compliance.
Role type
Intermediate Tax & Business Services Accountant
Builds
Compliance filings, tax returns, and financial statements for SMEs, family-owned businesses, and regional enterprises
Domain
Accounting / Tax / Business Services
Required skills
Australian tax fundamentals, accounting fundamentals, Xero, MYOB, financial statement preparation, BAS preparation, income tax return preparation, client communication, deadline management
Preferred skills
CA or CPA qualification (currently studying, intending to commence, or recently qualified), 2–4 years experience in Australian public practice
Technologies
Xero, MYOB
Responsibilities
Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, and companies; Manage BAS preparation and lodgement; Assist with tax compliance and advisory matters under senior supervision; Communicate directly with clients for information gathering and routine queries; Support senior accountants with workflow and client deliverables; Maintain strong compliance standards, accuracy, and deadline management
Seniority
Intermediate, hands-on IC