Assistant Accountant – Business Services

Location: Stuart Park, NT
Type: Full-time, Office-based
Reports to: Head of Business Services
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 p.a. + superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)

About Us

We are a well-established boutique accounting and advisory firm in Darwin, known for technical excellence, genuine client care, and strong community connections. We provide high-quality tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services to proprietors, companies, trusts, Indigenous corporations, self-managed super funds (SMSFs), and high-net-worth individuals.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, highly skilled team where you will work closely with senior accountants and a CA with over 35 years of experience to deepen your technical expertise and build lasting client relationships.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to help deliver a range of services to a diverse client portfolio, including sole traders, companies, trusts, and SMSFs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates initiative, and has a genuine “can-do” attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for individuals, sole traders, and partnerships accurately and in compliance with ATO requirements.

Review client-provided documentation and ensure completeness before processing.

Communicate with clients to gather additional information or clarify discrepancies.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Australian tax legislation and relevant compliance requirements.

Collaborate with senior accountants to resolve complex taxation matters.

Prepare ATO statements, including TPAR, FBT, IAS, GST, FTC, PAYG I & PAYG W and STP, for individuals, sole traders, and partnerships.

Conduct and oversee bookkeeping for a range of small business clients (prepare, review, and finalise BAS, IAS, and payroll).

Assist senior accountants with the preparation of company, trust, and SMSF tax returns and financial statements.

Provide client account management and support.

Train and support clients and staff in using Xero and other accounting software.

Attend and host client meetings (in-office or online).

Assist with preparing management reports, grant acquittals, budgets, and cash flows.

Liaise with auditors, external advisors, and funding bodies as required.

Monitor and help clients stay compliant with ATO obligations.

Contribute to improving internal systems, processes, and software rollouts.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or similar

Experience in a similar accounting or business services role.

Proficiency in Xero (experience with MYOB and QuickBooks highly regarded).

Experience preparing tax returns for individuals.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently, with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Positive, proactive “can-do” attitude and willingness to take initiative.

Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Employee Benefits

We are committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote work–life balance, wellbeing, and career growth:

Access up to 10 RDOs per year – with flexibility to choose between taking a day off or receiving a $200 bonus + super in lieu of the RDO.

Access up to $1,500 Professional Development allowance per year (after 12 months’ service), plus monthly in-house training delivered by senior staff.

Why Join Us

Be part of a collaborative, highly skilled, and supportive team.

Flexible, people-focused work culture that values balance and wellbeing.

Innovative and technology focused firm

Ongoing mentoring and support for CA/CPA pathways.

Modern office with free parking.

Opportunities to build your career while working with clients making a real community impact.

Exposure to a broad client base