" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eIntermediate Accountant | Business Services \u0026amp; Tax | Boutique Two-Partner Firm\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18370\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18371\"\u003e Consulting / Business Services \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18372\"\u003e Gold Coast \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18373\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine partner access and mentoring — no layers, no silos\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad client base across SMEs, trusts, and high-net-worth groups\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to learn \u0026amp; develop alongside an enthusiastic leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e This is a well-established two-partner firm on the Gold Coast with a loyal client base and a reputation built on quality advice rather than volume. The partners are hands-on, approachable, and genuinely invested in developing their team \u0026mdash; the sort of environment where you\u0027ll learn more in twelve months than you would in three years buried in a large-firm workflow queue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll manage your own portfolio of clients across a genuine mix of work: individual, company, trust and partnership returns, BAS and IAS, Division 7A, FBT, and increasingly, advisory work as you grow into it. Client contact is encouraged early \u0026mdash; you\u0027ll be speaking with business owners directly, not passing queries up a chain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2\u0026ndash;4 years\u0027 experience in business services or tax within an Australian public practice firm\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCA/CPA qualified or working towards it (study support provided)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident across Xero and cloud accounting platforms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSomeone who enjoys client relationships and wants exposure beyond compliance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect mentoring from both partners with a clear path to Senior\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull CA/CPA study support and paid study leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible working arrangements and a realistic approach to hours \u0026mdash; busy season is busy, but burnout isn\u0027t a badge of honour here\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA firm small enough that your contribution is visible, in one of the best places in the country to live and work\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Now?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClick \u003cstrong\u003eApply Now\u003c/strong\u003e, email your CV to \u003cstrong\u003esimon@piperfitzgerald.com\u003c/strong\u003e, or call \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Cauchois on 0414 243 111\u003c/strong\u003e for a confidential discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With more than 15 years\u0027 experience specialising in public practice accounting recruitment, I can help you explore the market, understand your value, and identify the right next step\u0026mdash;even if this particular role isn\u0026rsquo;t quite right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLinkedIn:\u003c/strong\u003e https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncauchois/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Know someone suitable? Piper Fitzgerald offers a \u003cstrong\u003e$1,500 referral fee\u003c/strong\u003e for successful placements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#SCR-simon-cauchois\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479099\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "