About us
StewartBrown is a chartered accountancy firm established in 1939, renowned for its strong professional and ethical reputation. We provide a wide range of professional services with a particular focus on the not-for-profit sector, including charities, community and aged care, disability and social services, health services, independent schools, children’s services, institutes, and associations.
Our services encompass Business Services, Taxation, Audit, Consulting, Financial Planning and Financial Analysis. Over the past 80 years, StewartBrown has gained national recognition as a leading specialist firm, dedicated to helping our clients achieve their personal and business financial goals.
We are also committed to making a difference through our pro bono work, delivering meaningful support and driving positive change. Our dynamic and supportive workplace culture reflects our core values of integrity, quality, and clarity and our absolute commitment to meeting our clients’ professional needs.
The opportunity
StewartBrown is seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate Accountant to join our Business Services Team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience working as an accountant in a professional services environment. The successful candidate will be supported to develop and grow by:
- Building and refining your technical skills
- Career development through exposure to a range of new and unique experiences that only a business of our size and status can offer
- Working in a dynamic environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
What you can offer StewartBrown
As a Business Services Accountant, you will
- Assist clients with a range of financial services, offering contemporary accounting advice and solutions.
- Prepare and present targeted financial and non-financial information.
- Prepare working papers, financial statements, reconciliations, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
- Liaise with clients and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to resolve queries and provide timely support.
- Work collaboratively and independently within a high-functioning team.
- Deliver outstanding service to clients, ensuring their needs are met with accuracy and professionalism.
- Provide benchmarking reports and evaluate client accounting systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS for sole traders, individuals, partnerships, companies, and trusts, ensuring all tax laws are understood and applied to your tasks.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a qualification in Commerce or Accounting
- Bring at least 3 years’ experience in a professional services or accounting role.
- Be an effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
- Have a passion for delivering exceptional service customer service to internal and external clients
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and organisational skills.
- Be a committed team player with a focus on quality improvement and best practices.
- Hold Australian citizenship or residency or legal working entitlements within Australia.
What StewartBrown can offer you
At StewartBrown we truly value our people. We are committed to offering more than just a job; we offer benefits and flexibility to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. These benefits include:
- Above Award remuneration
- An annual allowance for Professional registration fees
- Access to the mentor program with the senior leadership team and Partners
- Training and development opportunities
- Team sporting and social activities
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Tailored employee support initiatives such as Wellness Leave; up to 5 extra days a year to support balance, wellness, and overall health
We value diversity and welcome people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. Knowing that people work best in a variety of ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity and believe you have the required skills and relevant experience, APPLY NOW and join our team!
We appreciate everyone who has taken the time to apply but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
