_{13th July, 2026}

Intermediate Accountant
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 + superannuation
Location: Melbourne CBD
Work style: Hybrid working arrangements available
 
Why This Role
This is an opportunity for an Intermediate Accountant to join a high-profile boutique firm in the Melbourne CBD. The role will suit someone with around 3 years of Australian public practice experience who wants stronger technical development, greater client exposure, and a clear pathway to continue progressing.
 
You will work with large, complex clients, including groups with turnover above $100m, while receiving direct access to Partners, regular leadership check-ins, and ongoing training.
 
The firm offers a broader service model than a traditional accounting practice, giving you exposure to accounting, tax advice, wealth management, lending and private family management.
 
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique accounting and advisory firm located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. The firm works with prestigious private clients, complex business groups and high-net-worth families, providing services across accounting, tax, advisory, wealth, finance and broader private-client matters.
 
The environment is collaborative, professional and growth-focused, with contemporary software, strong internal support and access to senior people who are invested in developing their team.
 
This is a strong fit for an accountant who wants to move beyond standard compliance work and build a more rounded public practice career.
 
The Role
As an Intermediate Accountant, you will support a portfolio of large and complex clients across tax, accounting and business services work.
 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, companies and trusts
• Preparing financial statements and detailed working papers
• Preparing BAS and state tax returns, including payroll tax and land tax where required
• Researching tax issues and assisting with draft advice for Managers and Partners
• Liaising with the ATO, OSR, clients and other professionals
• Supporting timely and accurate completion of client work
• Working with contemporary systems including MYOB AE, Xero and Excel
• Building your technical skills across complex structures and higher-value client groups

What You'll Bring

• Accounting degree from an Australian institution
• At least 3 years of experience in an Australian accounting firm
• CA or CPA completed or underway
• Strong understanding of accounting and taxation fundamentals
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns for multiple entity types
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Motivation to keep developing technically and professionally

What's On Offer

• $80,000 to $90,000 + superannuation
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Melbourne CBD location
• Direct access to Partners and regular leadership check-ins
• Career progression tailored to your interests
• Exposure to large and complex clients with turnover above $100m
• Contemporary software and systems
• Collaborative office environment with strong leadership support
• Regular training and professional development
• Opportunity to broaden your skill set across accounting, tax, advisory, wealth and finance
• Expanding firm with challenging, high-value engagements

Next Steps
If you are an Intermediate Accountant seeking greater client exposure, stronger technical development, and a broader career path, please apply now.
 
For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544
 
#SCR-shaun-minchin

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