Accountant

About Us:

Ready Accounting is a trusted local firm delivering tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and trusts across the Mackay region. We offer everything from tax planning and bookkeeping to business advisory services, all with a genuine commitment to our local community.

Visit our website: https://readyaccounting.com.au/

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Working Monday, Wednesday to Friday | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• This role is based in beautiful Mackay, so we're ideally looking for someone already local or genuinely excited about making the move
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
• New equipment supplied

Position Summary:

We're hiring an Accountant with at least 2 years' Australian public practice experience to join our Mackay team.

Not a Senior Accountant yet? That's okay. If you're technically sound, enjoy working with clients and want to progress based on your ability, not simply years of service, we want to hear from you.

At Ready Accounting, you'll have opportunities to move into senior roles, leadership, and potentially equity over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Communicate directly with clients and build strong relationships
• Manage your allocated work and deadlines
• Work alongside junior accountants who support your workload
• Review supporting work and provide guidance where required

Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting
• Strong technical knowledge across tax and financial reporting
• Enjoys being client-facing, confident dealing directly with clients and technically sound
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in accounting software Xero 
• HandiTax experience advantageous
• Karbon workflow experience is advantageous
• High level of integrity and professionalism

If you are an experienced and dedicated accounting professional looking to advance your career in team leading, we encourage you to apply!