Accountant Public Practice - Graduate to Junior Level - SMSF, Tax & Business

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Graduate / Junior Accountant – Tax, Business Services & SMSF

Werribee, Melbourne VIC | Hybrid
Full-time
$65,000–$80,000 plus superannuation

Start Your Accounting Career with Real Experience

Looking for more than data entry and repetitive compliance work?

At Simon Jones & Co, you will work directly with experienced accountants and managers, gain early client contact and develop practical skills across tax, business services and self-managed superannuation funds.

We are an established, progressive accounting firm in Werribee. Our clients include family businesses, investors and professionals across Australia.

We offer genuine mentoring, modern technology, flexible working arrangements and a clear pathway for career development.

The Role

You will be supported to develop your skills across a broad range of public practice work, including:

• Preparing financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs.

• Preparing BAS and IAS and assisting with tax planning and compliance.

• Preparing SMSF accounts and annual returns using BGL software.

• Communicating directly with clients to obtain information and answer questions.

• Assisting senior accountants and managers with business advisory work.

• Using modern accounting systems, automation and AI tools.

This is a genuine career-development role where you will learn by working on real client matters with daily support from experienced team members.

About You

This opportunity would suit:

• A recent or soon-to-be accounting graduate; or

• A junior accountant with up to three years of public practice experience.

You will ideally have:

• A completed or nearly completed accounting degree.

• An interest in taxation, business services and SMSFs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.

• A positive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.

• An interest in commencing or continuing the CA or CPA program.

Experience with Xero, MYOB or BGL is helpful but not essential. We are happy to train the right person.

Applicants must have Australian working rights at the time of application.

Why Join Simon Jones & Co?

• Up to three days working from home each week once trained.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive team environment.

• Direct mentoring from senior accountants, managers and the principal.

• Broad experience across tax, business services, SMSFs and advisory work.

• Support for CA or CPA studies and ongoing professional development.

• Regular performance and salary reviews with a clear career pathway.

• Modern systems and technology that make the work more efficient.

• A convenient Werribee location with free parking, cafés nearby and the train station at the front door.

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000 plus superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

If you are ready to build a strong career in public practice, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply and include your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you chose accounting and what interests you about tax, business services or SMSFs.

Join Simon Jones & Co and develop the practical skills, confidence and experience to become a well-rounded accountant.mentoring, modern technology, flexible working arrangements and a clear pathway for career development.