Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper - Growing Firm - Career Progression
- 09/04/2026
- Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs
- Permanent / Full Time
Are you a hands-on Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant looking to expand your skills into tax and compliance?
If you're looking for a role that blends bookkeeping with tax exposure and offers genuine development into a broader accounting position, this could be the perfect next step.
The Company
This is a well-established accounting firm with over 30 years of history, led by two approachable and experienced partners. With a team of around 10 staff, the firm offers a close-knit, collaborative environment supported by a wider group including a wealth management division.
The firm is currently undergoing an exciting transition from traditional, paper-based systems to cloud-based solutions, creating a great opportunity for someone who wants to contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice.
The culture is friendly and social, with regular team lunches, morning teas, and events throughout the year. Staff tenure is strong, reflecting a stable and supportive workplace.
The Opportunity
Due to growth and ongoing transformation, the firm is seeking a Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper (1-2 years’ experience) to join the team.
This role is ideal for someone who:
Your Responsibilities
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Sam Boschat on (03) 9077 7491 or sam.boschat@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please get in touch as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be treated with strict confidentiality.
If you're looking for a role that blends bookkeeping with tax exposure and offers genuine development into a broader accounting position, this could be the perfect next step.
The Company
This is a well-established accounting firm with over 30 years of history, led by two approachable and experienced partners. With a team of around 10 staff, the firm offers a close-knit, collaborative environment supported by a wider group including a wealth management division.
The firm is currently undergoing an exciting transition from traditional, paper-based systems to cloud-based solutions, creating a great opportunity for someone who wants to contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice.
The culture is friendly and social, with regular team lunches, morning teas, and events throughout the year. Staff tenure is strong, reflecting a stable and supportive workplace.
The Opportunity
Due to growth and ongoing transformation, the firm is seeking a Junior Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper (1-2 years’ experience) to join the team.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Has solid bookkeeping experience and wants to expand into tax
- Enjoys working closely with clients
- Is keen to be part of a firm transitioning to modern cloud-based systems
Your Responsibilities
- Managing end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Preparing and lodging BAS, IAS, payroll (STP), and superannuation
- Performing bank and credit card reconciliations
- Maintaining general ledgers and processing journal entries
- Assisting with financial statements and income tax returns
- Supporting tax compliance and basic advisory work
- Liaising directly with clients on bookkeeping matters
- Collaborating with the broader team to support workflow and client outcomes
- 1-2 years’ experience in public practice or bookkeeping
- Strong proficiency in Xero
- Experience with BAS, GST, and payroll compliance
- Exposure to QuickBooks or MYOB (desirable, not essential)
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
- Willingness to learn and grow into a broader accounting role
- Full-time role with standard hours (9:00am - 5:00pm)
- Work-from-home flexibility (1 day per week post-probation, with potential for more)
- Hands-on training and upskilling into tax and advisory work
- Opportunity to be involved in firm transformation and system improvements
- Regular social events including lunches, EOFY celebrations, and Christmas functions
- Supportive team environment with approachable leadership
- Strong career progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your resume through the APPLY button.
Alternatively, you can contact Sam Boschat on (03) 9077 7491 or sam.boschat@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Not quite what you’re looking for? Please get in touch as we have many more opportunities that are not advertised.
All communication will be treated with strict confidentiality.