Accountant | Fast-Track Your Career

Position Summary:

We’re hiring an Accountant with at least 2 years’ Australian public practice experience to join our Mackay team.

Not a Senior Accountant yet? That’s okay. If you’re technically sound, enjoy working with clients and want to progress based on your ability — not simply years of service — we want to hear from you.

At Ready Accounting, you will be provided with opportunities to move into senior roles, leadership and potentially equity over time.

You’ll also have the flexibility to choose the working arrangement that suits you:

• 4-day week: Monday, Wednesday–Friday (0.84 FTE)

• Full-time: Monday–Friday

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 experience advantageous

• Karbon workflow experience advantageous

Why Join Us:

• Choose a 4-day week or full-time 5-day week

• Career progression based on capability, not tenure

• Direct client exposure and responsibility

• Support from junior accountants

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Bonus scheme from your second year

• Future pathway to equity available for the right person

• Supportive, modern and collaborative workplace

About Us:

Ready Accounting is a Mackay-based accounting firm providing tax, bookkeeping and advisory services to individuals and businesses.

We work with clients who need anything from a once-a-year tax return through to ongoing accounting and business support, and our focus is on making things easier for our clients while building long-term relationships with them.

We’re a modern accounting firm where capable people are given the opportunity to grow, take ownership and progress.

If you’re an Accountant looking for more client exposure, more responsibility and a faster pathway forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit our website: https://readyaccounting.com.au/

If you are an experienced and dedicated accounting professional looking to advance your career, we encourage you to apply!