Undergraduate Accountants - Business Services (Rolling Intake)

About Bentleys SA

Proudly independently owned and operated in South Australia for over 40 years, partnering with clients across South Australia and the Northern Territory, Bentleys SA is an integrated business service and advisory firm that is helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals and aspirations, and get them to where they want to be.

You could be joining one of Australia's Top 10 Accounting Firms as rated by the Australian Financial Review. As voted by clients and employees, Bentleys is a friendly workplace, with a mission dedicated to client success and a mission dedicated to equipping employees. 

Across our Business Services and Advice teams, we have a broad range of successful clients spanning a variety of industries that we partner with very closely. While accounting work can be repetitive, no two days are the same across dynamic client work coupled with our internal activities involving technical professional development, personal development, and team development.

To learn more about Bentleys SA, visit our website.

About the opportunities

Multiple opportunities exist for enthusiastic, ambitious, and highly driven undergraduate accountants to join our team to assist our Accountants, Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners in providing tailored advice on the full range of business and tax-related issues, including the preparation of tax and compliance requirements, for a portfolio of clients. 

As an Undergraduate Accountant at Bentleys SA, you will:

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for medium to large businesses including companies, trusts, and partnerships
• Prepare and/or review work papers and associated documentation
• Assist with letters, lodgement programs, and other group administration tasks

Working days will be 3-5 per week, with hours being dependent upon your university schedule, business needs and our Study Leave policy.

About you

This is a fast-paced and detail-oriented role and will require you to prioritise your own work to meet and exceed internal and external deadlines and targets while maintaining a high level of professionalism and standard of excellence.

You are a team player and problem-solver with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. With your foundational knowledge and skills, and a strong client focus, you will ensure our service is tailored to meet our different client’s needs. 

You will also possess the following: 

• Drivers Licence
• Police clearance
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting / accounting-related degree in business/commerce or similar (working towards)
• Basic knowledge of Auditing and Accounting Standards, Income Tax, GS, and relevant Acts and legislation (desirable)
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook (essential)
• Background/association with and/or a passion for agriculture (desirable)

Benefits

• Working with our size firm brings great exposure to complexity and challenges on client work and opportunities for an extremely rewarding career.
• Flexibility is supported across Bentleys and covers flexible work hours, flexible career opportunities, and flexible leave options
• Career development, networking events, training, and mentorship opportunities available to grow your career
• Study leave entitlements that support professional development for avid learners
• Access to a digital platform that offers performance development and training on tap, as needed
• Huge discounts app across iconic retailers, fashion, food, technology, travel, lifestyle, and other attraction discounts
• Vibrant social culture with plenty of events to get and stay connected
• Being part of a national network and global affiliate, provides exposure and career opportunities very few can offer

It is recommended that you have at least completed or be currently pursuing tertiary qualifications in accounting or an accounting-related degree in business, commerce, or a similar field.

To apply for this position, click the 'Apply now' button provided to submit your CV and cover letter.