Accountant / Senior Accountant / Supervisor | Business Services

_{16th October, 2026}

Accountant / Senior Accountant / Supervisor | Business Services

• Intermediate Accountant: $70,000 to $85,000 + superannuation
• Senior Accountant: $90,000 to $100,000 + superannuation
• Supervisor: $105,000 to $120,000 + superannuation

Location: Maroochydore
Work style: Permanent full-time | Up to two WFH days per week after office-based onboarding
 
Why This Role
Work from a Sunshine Coast office while contributing to a broader Brisbane-based Business Advisory team.
 
Opportunities span three levels: Intermediates build technical confidence, Seniors take greater client responsibility, and Supervisors guide work and develop others.
 
A varied portfolio provides exposure to entrepreneurs, private businesses and complex groups. Alongside accounting and tax compliance, you can contribute to research, planning, and practical advice.
 
Paid CA/CPA fees and study leave, monthly development conversations and divisional training support your next step. Clear communication and confidence collaborating across locations will help you get the most from the role.
 
The Role
Responsibilities will reflect your experience and appointment level.
 
Intermediate Accountant

• Preparing financial statements, income tax returns, reconciliations and workpapers
• Assisting with BAS, IAS, GST and PAYG compliance
• Communicating with clients to gather information and resolve queries
• Supporting technical research, tax planning and advisory work
• Managing allocated tasks with guidance from senior colleagues

Senior Accountant

• Taking greater ownership of accounting and tax engagements across multiple entity types
• Preparing financial statements, tax returns and general-purpose reports where required
• Resolving client queries and researching technical matters
• Contributing to tax planning and advisory engagements
• Supporting junior accountants through guidance and review feedback
• Managing workflow, deadlines and progress updates

Supervisor

• Preparing and reviewing more complex accounting and tax work
• Supporting client relationships and resolving technical queries
• Helping coordinate priorities, deadlines and engagement delivery
• Coaching accountants and providing practical feedback
• Contributing to advisory work, financial modelling and forecasting where appropriate
• Working closely with Managers and Directors on client matters and team development

What You'll Bring

• Australian public practice experience in business services, taxation or business advisory
• A degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, Finance or a related discipline
• CA or CPA studies underway, or a completed qualification
• Technical capability appropriate to your level across financial statements, tax returns and compliance
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to deadlines
• Confidence working with colleagues across locations
• Interest in understanding clients' businesses and providing practical support
• A proactive approach to learning, feedback and teamwork

Senior applicants should be confident managing allocated client work and supporting junior colleagues. Supervisor applicants should bring experience reviewing work, guiding others and coordinating delivery.
 
Experience with Xero and Microsoft Office will be useful.
 
What's On Offer

• Salary aligned with your appointment level and experience
• Sunshine Coast office location
• Up to two WFH days per week after an initial office-based onboarding period
• Paid CA/CPA fees and study leave
• An additional day of leave each year
• Potential annual variable reward
• Support for professional memberships and ongoing development
• Monthly one-to-one development conversations
• Divisional technical training, lunch-and-learn sessions and knowledge sharing
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and career coaching
• Opportunities to explore internal career pathways
• Access to experienced Managers, Directors and specialist colleagues
• Employee assistance program and retail discounts
• Firm-wide social, wellbeing and inclusion activities

About Our Client
Our client is an Australian professional services firm with approximately 285 employees across accounting, tax, advisory, forensic and other specialist services.
 
The growing Business Advisory division supports entrepreneurs, private businesses and complex groups. Its main team is based in Brisbane, with opportunities to contribute from the Sunshine Coast office.
 
Collaboration across service lines provides access to specialist knowledge, while firm-wide learning resources and career coaching support professional development. Progression reflects individual capability and performance.
 
Next Steps
To apply, please submit your resume. A cover letter is encouraged but optional.
 
For a confidential discussion about which level may suit your experience, contact Shaun at Minchin Recruitment:
hello@minchinrecruitment.com.au
(07) 3733 3544
 
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