Accountant
Join a modern accounting firm with a genuine 4-Day Work Week
At Meridian Accounting & Business Services, we combine professional excellence with genuine work-life balance. With over 15 years’ experience and offices across Queensland and South Australia, we’re a growing public practice firm known for strong client relationships, modern cloud-based systems, and a supportive team culture.
We’re currently seeking an Accountant to join our Rockhampton office.
Why You’ll Love Working at Meridian
We’ve intentionally designed our workplace to support both performance and wellbeing.
✨ Genuine 4-day work week – every Friday off
🌴 3-day weekend, every weekend
🤝 Supportive and collaborative team environment
📚 CA/CPA study support and mentoring
📈 Clear career progression in public practice
🎉 Team events and a positive office culture
🏢 Modern systems and structured workflows
We believe accountants perform better when they’re supported, trusted and given space to recharge.
About the Role
This role is ideal for an Accountant with public practice experience who wants to develop technically while building strong client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparation of tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and SMSFs
* Preparation of financial statements and working papers
* BAS and IAS preparation and lodgment
* Assisting with tax planning and advisory work
* Managing ATO correspondence
* Supporting senior accountants and directors
* Building long-term client relationships
* Working with a range of cloud accounting software
About You
You’ll be well-suited to this role if you’re technically strong, organised and client-focused.
You will bring:
* CA or CPA qualified (or actively studying towards completion)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in public practice accounting
* Strong knowledge of Australian tax and compliance requirements
* Experience preparing financial statements and BAS
* Confidence communicating with clients
* Experience with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software
What We Offer
* Full-time role with a true 4-day work week
* Competitive salary
* Study support for CA/CPA
* Mentoring from experienced directors
* Long-term career opportunities within a growing firm
* A stable, respected and forward-thinking workplace
If you’re looking for a public practice accounting role in Rockhampton that offers both career growth and a genuine 3-day weekend every week — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via SEEK or email your resume to *******@meridianaccounting.com.au