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At Vincents, we're not your typical professional services firm. We're a team of curious, collaborative professionals who want to use our expertise to make a real difference - for our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. With deep capability across Forensic, Tax, and Advisory, we help businesses navigate complexity, make smart decisions, and thrive.
Our vision is simple: to be the trusted advisors of choice - where people thrive and clients succeed.
With 250+ professionals, ten service lines, and a growing national footprint, we offer the scope and support to shape your future - wherever you want to take it.
Why this role matters
This is more than a job, it's a chance to create real value from the start. Whether you're helping a start‐up manage early growth or supporting a complex restructuring, your work will help businesses make better decisions and move forward with confidence.
You'll work alongside professionals who are committed to extraordinary client service, continuous learning, and doing what's right. We value people who take pride in thoughtful, high‐quality work and want to grow as trusted advisors.
What you'll do
This is a role with real scope to add value as our Outsourced Accounting Team grows and adapts. We're building on our recent rapid growth by investing in better systems and smarter processes, with a focus on quality and client care. If you enjoy variety and appreciate being part of positive change, you'll join a supportive team that values integrity, collaboration, and high‐quality work as we set up for the future together. In this role, you'll:
* Review, verify, and publish financial documents using Dext; perform reconciliations (bank, credit card, loan, general ledger, GST, and payroll) and process basic payroll.
* Prepare financial reports, workpapers, and compliance statements (BAS, IAS, SGC) while researching GST and other compliance matters.
* Proactively manage client communication, respond to queries, and provide advisory support.
* Participate in client meetings and recommend process improvements to enhance outcomes.
* Escalate unusual or inconsistent account transactions or balances for further review.
* Support internal process improvements, system implementation and workflow optimisation.
* Collaborate with team members to deliver consistent, high‐quality outcomes for clients.
* Provide development, coaching, and mentoring opportunities to less experienced team members as required.
* Act as an escalation point for complex reconciliations or compliance queries.
* Perform month end processes, including verifying balance sheet items and reviewing profit and loss.
What you'll bring
* At least 5 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping or BAS Agent role.
* Experience using Xero, Microsoft Office essential, MYOB highly regarded.
* Professional, client‐focused and invested in building trusted client relationships.
* Excellent prioritisation, attention to detail, time management and organisational skills, with the ability to adapt in high‐pressure situations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Vincents Experience
We believe people do their best work when they're supported, challenged, and inspired. That's why we've built a culture where you can grow – and stay.
Here's what you can expect:
* VinDay – an extra day of leave to spend however you like.
* Hybrid and Flexible working – work in ways that support your life.
* Monthly 1:1s to guide your growth and development.
* EAP to support you and your eligible family members.
* Generous support for study memberships, qualifications, and ongoing professional development.
* Competitive employee and client referral incentives.
* A culture that truly celebrates success – from peer recognition to our annual Values Awards Ball.
* An active calendar of social, inclusion, and wellbeing events that bring our people together.
Ready to make your mark?
Discover more about our expertise and culture at www.vincents.com.au
Don't meet every requirement? We value potential and commitment to continuous improvement over perfect credentials.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Consulting
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