Accountant - Ready Accounting
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About Us
Ready Accounting is a Mackay-based accounting firm providing tax, bookkeeping and advisory services to individuals and businesses, from a once-a-year tax return through to ongoing accounting and business support. We focus on making things easier for our clients while building long-term relationships with them, and on giving capable people the opportunity to grow, take ownership and progress.
Learn more about us: readyaccounting.com.au
Why Join Our Team
- Career progression based on capability, not tenure — with a genuine pathway to equity
- Salary range between $85,000 - $95,000 per year
- Work from home 1-day per week option available
- Choose a 4-day or full-time work week
- Direct client exposure and real responsibility from day one
- Junior accountants supporting your workload
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A supportive, modern, collaborative workplace
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and tax services to our clients. This position involves preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, company, partnership and trust tax returns
- Prepare financial statements and compliance work
- 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
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' Australian public practice accounting experience
- Strong technical knowledge across tax and financial reporting
- Confident and comfortable in a client-facing role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- HandiTax and Karbon workflow experience advantageous