About You

As a senior accountant you will have an excellent level of technical competence and a strong work ethic; understanding that work needs to be completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. You will work well in a team, be a great communicator, and pride yourself on your organisational skills and attention to detail.

You will also have the following:

• Minimum 4 years accounting experience in business services;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build great rapport with staff and clients alike;
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and ability to adhere to externally driven deadlines (by the ATO), and internally driven deadlines (by stakeholders);
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, problem solve, and take initiative;
• Ability to prioritise your work given time and budget deadlines;
• Ability to demonstrate ownership of your duties and client tasks, exhibiting a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and, crucially, an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks;
• Experience with or exposure to the direct involvement in the affairs of clients;
• Passion for growth and learning, ability and/or open-mindedness to grow their technical and soft skills as well as mentor younger/more junior staff
• Technical skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Income tax laws and legislations
  • Experience with the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships, Div7A issues, FBT, GST, and CGT
  • Experience with Xero or an understanding of the software, including the ability to prepare financial statements, as well as assist our clients using Xero.
  • Experience with SMSFs is favourable but not essential – ability to prepare financial statements and tax returns for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite
  • Qualification in Accounting
• CA Qualified, or near completion your CA program

Benefits and Culture

• Full time hours 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
• Opportunities for development and input – Innovation and staying ahead of the curve are key to our growing firm
• Training and support to become an even more outstanding accountant.
• Friendly and enthusiastic team – you’ll be well supported throughout your training and beyond, as we understand the importance of all pitching in to help each other out.
• Monthly and quarterly team-building events – we believe having a fun workplace and a good dynamic is vital.
• Ongoing and open communication within and across the firm – we believe in an open door policy where everyone is continuously supporting and learning from each other.
• A commitment to diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Support to meet your ongoing CPD requirements.
• CA/CPA membership fees paid on your behalf.

We truly believe this is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate.

How to apply

Apply directly through Seek. Include in your application your resume and a supporting cover letter providing a bit of insight about yourself such as:

• What you’re looking for in an employer
• Why you chose a career in accounting
• Why you would like a job with our firm and why you think you will fit in with our team and culture

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted and only applications through Seek will be considered.

Remuneration will be dependent on your skill level and experience.

The Nexis Graduate Accountant Development Program

A structured 2-year development program designed to accelerate your accountancy career and route to a leadership role with us.

• Funded and paid study leave
• Structured rotations working with our bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory teams
• Mentoring from (and quality face time) with Partners
• Exposure to a range of clients across interesting industries with different business structures
• Develop your technical and soft skills capability
• Regular check-ins and ongoing support through on-line management tools
• As much responsibility as you are able to handle
• A guaranteed role at Nexis and further career development on successful completion of the program

To attract the best, we offer above market pay and defined salary rises as you progress through qualification and the program.

Added benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A fun and supportive culture with a very active social events calendar
• Onsite parking, relaxing kitchen area including barista coffee machine and pool table
• Offices close to Central Canberra’s vast cafe and restaurant zone

What’s next?

Explain to us in no more than 1000 words why you would want a career in a professional accounting practice and why this opportunity attracts you.

Successful candidates will be chosen through an interview process that includes on-site testing and assessment.