Trainee Accountant - Business Advisory Services
Advisory
Join our team as a Trainee Accountant at PKF
- Great career opportunity for trainee accountants
- Join our business advisory services team in 2026
- Newcastle and Sydney offices
The opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in accounting? PKF Sydney and Newcastle, a key member of the PKF International Network, is an innovative multi-disciplinary accounting firm. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our experienced business advisory services team in 2026.
Key responsibilities
You will work with an experienced team,
Prepare, analyse and review accounts, income tax returns, company annual returns, trust tax returns, Business Activity Statements, Fringe Benefit Tax returns and notices of assessment
Preparation and review of monthly/quarterly management accounts
Ad-hoc assistance with maintenance of accounting records for various small/medium businesses
Interacting directly with clients and resolving queries as they arise in relation to tax and accounting matters
Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies when required
Preparation of workers compensation insurance renewal declaration forms
Assist with ad hoc projects and provide tax advice to the business
What you need to apply
Ideal Candidate:
Confident in both written and verbal communication
Positive can-do attitude
High attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of computerised accounting packages (e.g., Xero, MYOB)
What We Offer:
Comprehensive on-the-job training
Study support
Access to a broad learning and development platform across the firm's multiple disciplines
To see us in the interview room, you’ll need:
To present a confident, professional and friendly manner
A keen interest in building a career in Business Advisory Services accounting
A relevant completed / near completed degree
A desire to work towards CA
The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and resourceful problem-solving skills
A team focused approach, able to work productively with all levels in the team from graduate to partner
A relevant degree or working towards completing
PKF is a Top 10 Accounting Firm with the passion and desire to help our team to achieve their goals. If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this exciting role we’d love to hear from you.
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