Accountant - Ready Accounting

Job description

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