New Opportunity for a Junior Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-orientated Junior Accountant to join the SPC team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to launch their career in accounting and gain practical experience in a dynamic and supporting work environment.

Stephens Plattfuss & Co

Conveniently located in the heart of Centre Road, Bentleigh — just a short five-minute walk from Bentleigh Station and surrounded by some of Melbourne’s best bakeries — our two-partner accounting firm has proudly served the community for over 30 years.

Over the decades, we’ve grown to provide a comprehensive range of accounting and taxation services to a loyal and diverse client base. At the core of our firm are the values of integrity, hard work, and trust. These principles guide our commitment to delivering exceptional service within a supportive, experienced, and approachable team environment.

Benefits (including a VERY fun culture)

Join a team that values work-life balance and fosters a vibrant and fun work culture.

Engage in regular team learning and social events.

Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are heard and valued.

Opportunities to develop your career and skills with support for progression to your CA or CPA.

Get a chance to spin the wheel at our regular lunch time games.

Additional rostered days off in addition to your annual leave.

Competitive salary.

At SPC, we believe that a positive and enjoyable work environment is key to the success of our team. We actively promote a healthy work-life balance and create regular opportunities for our team to connect outside of office hours. We understand that strong teams are built on trust, camaraderie, and shared experiences, which is why we foster a fun, inclusive, and engaging culture. Our goal is to ensure that every team member thrives — both professionally and personally.

The Role

Working alongside the partners and other team members in providing tax advice to clients.

Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for various entity types (including partnerships, trust, and companies).

Preparing and lodging BASs, IAS & FBT Returns.

Experience in SMSF’s is a bonus, but not required.

Provide support and knowledge to other team members, where required.

Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following:

6 months-2 years’ experience within an accounting firm.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting and have started their CA or CPA.

Experience using MYOB/XERO/Microsoft Office.

Have a friendly personality and excellent communication skills; with a good command of written and spoken English.

Possess a can do-attitude and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

Extraordinary level of attention to detail.

Please click apply and attach your cover letter and resume to join our amazing team.