About Us :

Maclean Partners is a successful North Queensland based business who has been helping navigate the complex business waters since 1985. 

We have a fully integrated accounting practice and financial planning practice model with Chartered Accountants that work closely with Financial Planners under the one roof. 

We have a team of 30 professionals, all of which understand the challenges you face, from making effective business decisions to maximising your net worth. 

Our goal is to maintain strong individual relationships with our clients. 

We offer the depth and breadth of services available from any major accounting firm while providing the personal touch only a locally owned firm can offer. 

We at Maclean Partners have invested in understanding you, your family, and your business. We endeavour to offer you maximised return on the time and effort you invest to meet your business, family and personal financial goals. 

These are the qualities that make us unique, the qualities our clients have come to expect.

About You :

• Working towards CA or CPA Qualifications
• Bachelors of Business or Commerce with disciplines in Finance or Accounting

Maclean Partners provides formal and informal training for all team members, and provision for members who are studying for relevant qualifications can be negotiated on an individual basis.

We do not perceive team members to be a ‘cost’. Instead, a team member is a form of human (intellectual) capital; someone who generates more for the firm than their salary cost (plus share of overhead).

Therefore, we invest heavily in training and improving our team members, to obtain the best possible return.

These ‘returns’, typically, will be in the form of fees, but also from the generation of ideas that improve our efficiencies and from the introduction and retention of clients.

Team members are thorough, passionate about detail, technically proficient, well prepared, able to concentrate, neat and well organised, proactive and forward thinking, and quick learners. They have an unrelenting work ethic, are enthusiastic, have an encouraging and positive perspective, are considerate and polite, and good communicators and team players.

Position Summary :

To assist the Senior Accountants and Team Leaders with accounting services for a range of clients. 

This Position Description and the listed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are intended as a guide to what can be achieved in this role. Actual KPIs may vary depending on the specific duties and responsibilities assigned.

Key Requirements :

• 2-5 years of accounting experience
• Has experience in being both task-focused but see strategically for the client
• Some experience in developing a client base, networking and generating referrals
• Effective time management skills
• Proven history of demonstrating a strong client focus along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibility :

• Primary contact for your clients
• Communicate proactively with clients to understand their needs
• Articulate the value of our services outside of annual accounting preparation to clients
• Monitor scope of work and fees
• Advise client of change in scope and fees
• Monitor level of services to ensure it meets clients' expectations
• Prepare interim and end of year financial statements for review
• Prepare tax and other compliance returns
• Monitor tax payments
• Interviews with clients and second chair Annual Accounting Reviews.
• Prepare Company and Trust statutory compliance documents as required
• Code and monitor cashbooks/data files for clients
• Assist with preparation of cashflow forecasts, letters and Business Plans
• Draft letters, correspondence, reports and other documents as required
• Assist with mentor training of graduate accountants
• Simple review salary and wages tax returns and BAS's
• Identify opportunities for additional services
• Ask for referrals
• Engage in ongoing professional development
• Develop external networks and referral relationships

Core competencies

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly effective relationship management skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• High quality of working papers
• High degree of accuracy, responsibility and attention to detail
• Adherence to internal procedures
• Developing a broader business knowledge

What we expect from you

• Prepare financial statements to level required without errors
• Complete jobs on time and within budget
• Working towards generating leads and bringing on new clients
• Manage workload and establish priorities
• Identify and address workflow issues
• Achieve KPIs and monthly budget
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with clients
• Complete assignments according to the firm's operational manual and standards (Including standard workpaper/checklists and precedents set by the firm).
• Developing an understanding of fundamental accounting for small business and be working towards being able to interpret clients’ data and financial information as presented, identifying ways of improving a client’s approach to their accounting system, and developing the ability to create an accurate, complete and meaningful financial report from the information supplied/available
• Being aware of existing legislation, current developments and ATO interpretation that may impact on the work you are performing for clients
• Supporting other team members and promoting a positive team environment as all team members have a strong desire to work in a harmonious workplace.

What we want from you

• Relate to clients and understand their needs
• Manage clients proactively
• Delegate effectively
• Clearly articulate value of services to clients
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to meet deadlines
• Alert the team leader where a job is at risk of falling behind schedule prior to the deadline or if it is over budget or the work is out of scope (scope creep).
• Work towards finding solutions for what you don't know and ask the questions necessary to complete work on time.
• Assist other team members where appropriate. Work as a team and value the individual contribution and abilities of your colleagues. 
• Work in a focused manner and with attention to detail.
• Display each of the following attributes - excellent work ethic / dedication / punctual / initiative / personality / proactive / organised / professional
• Ensure you are consistently asking yourself –– ‘Am I doing the most important thing that I should be doing?’ … and ‘If not, why not?’ [time is a valuable resource to be spent wisely and with a sense of balance in mind]
• To enjoy your work role.

Job Functions :

Accountant

Job Benefits :

Work–Life Balance Perks - Early Friday finishes at 1:30pm, plus an extra day off for your birthday.

Career Growth & Equity Opportunities - Pathways for progression with the potential for future ownership in the firm.

Established, Supportive Firm – Over 40 years of success, offering stability, diverse client work, and a collaborative team environment.

Convenience – Our suburban location means easy car parking and no stressful commutes.

Culture - Great Office Culture and team oriented.

Selling Point :

Contact :

Tina Pearsall