Assistant Accountant – Business Services

3 days ago

Stuart Park, Northern Territory, Australia TCA Accountants and Bookkeepers Pty Ltd Full time $65,000 - $75,000 per year
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

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