Graduate Accountant

About the company

Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, with more than 700 talented team members delivering solutions from 19 locations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We work with aspirational businesses and entrepreneurial people to help them achieve their objectives and get where they want to be. Bentleys Queensland is proudly Queensland owned and managed and has been servicing clients both locally and across the globe for more than 70 years

About our Graduate Opportunity

Starting your career with our firm, you will join a business advisory team that is collaborative, forwarding thinking and supportive, with a true team approach to work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare standard financial statements
• Prepare tax returns for all entities
• Prepare tax effect accounting journal entries for large entities
• Prepare Business and Instalment Activity Statements
• Quarterly and annual tax compliance matters
• Draft correspondence to clients
• Involvement with tax planning for clients
• Workpaper preparation for your Manager to review
• Researching and assisting with the preparation of tax advice
• Reconciling accounting files (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks etc.)
• Liaising with the ATO
• General business administration

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business or Commerce (majoring in Accounting/ Finance)
• Strong commitment to quality service and client relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate analytical/problem solving ability;
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage your work flow;
• Self-starter with accountability for both your personal and professional development
• Commitment to supporting your team
• Excellent attention to detail
• A proactive approach with a learning orientation
• Demonstrated experience using the Microsoft Office suite

What we can offer you

• Direct access to senior staff and Partners
• Support to complete the Chartered Accountants (CA) program including course fees and textbooks, paid study leave, internal focus sessions, and support material
• Professional memberships and subscriptions
• Bonus Christmas and Bentleys 'My Time' leave
• Graduate clothing allowance
• Flexible working policies
• Team building and social club activities
   

To apply for this rewarding opportunity we invite you to submit your resume (including GPA/academic transcript) together with a covering letter that outlines your suitability for the role. Please attach a copy of your academic transcript with your cover letter and resume as one document.  

Candidates are encouraged to apply directly as applications will not be accepted from agencies unless by prior agreement.