Accountant

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• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality financial advice
• Join a collaborative, high-performing, and growth-focused team
• Real opportunity to learn, develop, and advance your career

About Pitcher Partners

Pitcher Partners Newcastle and Hunter is part of a leading network of independent professional advisory firms – the 9th largest advisory network in Australia. We’re known for our personal service, quality advice, and innovative, dynamic workplace. Our clients include middle-market businesses, privately owned, foreign controlled, government entities, not-for-profits, and high net wealth individuals. We pride ourselves on building genuine relationships and delivering the highest level of service and attention. Our clients’ successes are personal to us.

Why join us?

At Pitcher Partners, we believe success is better shared. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Genuine relationships and support: Work closely with partners and subject matter experts in a culture that values authenticity, opportunity, and fun.
• Growth and learning: Benefit from development programs, leadership training, conferences, secondments (locally and globally), and study support for CA, CPA, and other disciplines.
• Flexibility and wellbeing: Enjoy true work-life balance with flexible work arrangements, yearly well-being days, paid parental leave, volunteering leave, and a physical pursuit subsidy. Our modern offices are ergonomic, collaborative, and close to public transport.

About the Role

As an Accountant in our PBFA division, you’ll play a key role in preparing financial statements and tax returns, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, and contributing to proactive client service. You’ll work across a diverse client base – from ambitious family businesses to high-net-worth individuals – delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, income tax returns, and BAS/IAS for a diverse client base
• Preparing workpapers and standard financial statements from client records in line with firm standards; applying analytical review procedures (e.g., ratio analysis)
• Supporting managers and supervisors with advisory projects and client meetings; capturing actions and maintaining accurate job progression in workflow system
• Contributing to process improvements and efficiencies in workflow and ways of working
• Assisting junior team members, including offshore team, and supporting their growth as capability develops
• Managing expectations through clear, timely communication; escalating issues early and delivering to agreed timeframes and budgets
• Adhering to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and information security controls

About you

You’re a motivated professional with:

• Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in public accounting
• Completed or nearing completion of Bachelor of Commerce (or similar) and/or have commenced the CA program
• Sound technical understanding of accounting, income tax, CGT, FBT, and GST concepts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to embrace and adapt to change
• Experience in dealing with clients on job-related matters or other ad hoc requirements
• Proficiency with accounting/tax software and Microsoft 365
• Data analysis and analytical review skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• A strong desire to learn and grow your skills, with a high level of curiosity and engagement with our core values

How to apply

Please click “Apply” to submit your CV along with a concise cover letter detailing your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position requirements. For more information, contact Human Resources by email at [email protected].