Intermediate Accountant

_{12th October, 2026}

Intermediate Accountant | Business Services
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 + superannuation + quarterly team bonus
Location: Gold Coast | Southport or Coolangatta
Work style: Permanent full-time | Office-based | Nine-day fortnight with flexible start and finish times

Why This Role
Develop your accounting career while enjoying a nine-day fortnight, flexible working hours and support for your CA or CPA studies.

Working alongside experienced accountants and advisers, you’ll build technical confidence across business services and tax, communicate with clients and contribute to planning and advisory work.

The position suits someone with early Australian public practice experience who wants varied responsibilities, accessible guidance and opportunities to develop toward Senior Accountant level.

The Role
Support a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients, with senior colleagues available to guide your work and explain more complex matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing financial statements and income tax returns
• Completing reconciliations and supporting workpapers
• Assisting with BAS, IAS, FBT and capital gains tax calculations
• Supporting senior accountants with tax planning and advisory matters
• Communicating with clients to gather information and resolve queries
• Managing allocated tasks, deadlines and progress updates
• Using cloud-based systems to deliver accurate, timely work

As your capability develops, there is scope to take on more complex work and greater client responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

• At least one year of Australian public practice accounting experience
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA or CPA studies commenced, or an intention to commence
• Sound foundations in accounting and Australian taxation
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to deadlines
• Clear communication skills and a professional manner with clients
• Willingness to ask questions, apply feedback and contribute to the team

What’s On Offer

• $75,000 to $85,000 + superannuation
• Quarterly team bonus
• Nine-day fortnight for all staff
• Flexible start and finish times, with starts between 6:30am and 9:30am
• Southport or Coolangatta office location
• CA/CPA study support
• Ongoing technical training and career development
• Mentoring from experienced accountants and advisers
• Exposure to tax planning, advisory support and client relationships
• Modern systems including Xero Tax, XPM, FYI Docs, ATOMate, Ignition and Dashboard Insights
• Regular team events, birthday celebrations and an active people and culture committee

About Our Client
Our client is an established Gold Coast accounting and advisory firm with offices in Southport and Coolangatta.

With more than two decades of local operation and the backing of a broader national network, the practice supports individuals and businesses operating locally, nationally and internationally.

Services span accounting, taxation, advisory, wealth, IT and support services.
Expansion through acquisition and investment in technology provide opportunities to learn within a growing practice, while regular social activities help maintain team connection.

Next Steps
To apply, please submit your resume. A cover letter is encouraged but optional.

For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544

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