Graduate Accountant

Kelly+Partners Southern Highlands is excited to offer a Graduate Accountant position where you’ll build practical experience, receive personalised mentoring, and develop your skills across a broad range of accounting work in a supportive team environment.

About Kelly+Partners

• Top 20 ASX listed accounting firm in Australia growing at over 30% per annum
• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022 and awarded one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023
• Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

Our Mission:

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: "to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

Why Kelly+Partners Southern Highlands?

Genuine Growth & Partner Mentorship: You’ll work closely with experienced Partners who take an active interest in your development. You’ll be supported with a personalised development plan, regular check‑ins and one‑on‑one mentoring.

Southern Highlands Lifestyle: Develop your career in Bowral while benefiting from a close‑knit community, a relaxed regional setting, and a balanced way of life.

Postgraduate Support & Wellbeing: Receive support for postgraduate studies and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Culture You Can Count On: Join a collaborative, accountable, and values‑driven team that supports each other and takes pride in delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Accountant in our Southern highlands office, you’ll gain practical, hands‑on experience that lays the foundation for a successful accounting career. From day one, you’ll be supported to build confidence, develop core skills, and contribute meaningfully to client work.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate with Partners and team members to ensure client work is completed in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation Financial Statements and Income Tax Returns for individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships and SMSFs
• Prepare BAS, IAS, FBT, CGT and PAYG for a variety of companies and trusts
• Be coached directly by an experienced Partner with an aim to manage a diverse portfolio of clients 
• Help provide an exceptional service to our clients
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients
• Participate in training seminars, team meetings and social events

About you:

• Recently graduated or undertaking your final semester of Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or similar
• Previous experience in a chartered accounting firm is highly desirable
• Experience with or eager to learn accounting software, such as MYOB AE, HowNow, Active Ledger, APS, Xero and Quickbooks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Committed to providing exceptional service and being a collaborative team member
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Willing to work full time or minimum 4 days per week