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Your complete guide to the Intermediate Accountant (Public Practice) Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Intermediate Accountant (Public Practice)
The Intermediate Accountant supports senior team members in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and compliance documentation for clients across various industries.
Intermediate Accountant (Public Practice)'s duties and responsibilities
• Compliance Preparation:
Assist in preparing tax returns, BAS, and financial statements.
• Reconciliations:
Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Client Communication:
Request and follow up on necessary documentation from clients.
• Learning & Development:
Take feedback and develop knowledge of accounting standards.
• System Management:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date files in the system.
Assist in preparing tax returns, BAS, and financial statements.
• Reconciliations:
Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Client Communication:
Request and follow up on necessary documentation from clients.
• Learning & Development:
Take feedback and develop knowledge of accounting standards.
• System Management:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date files in the system.
Requirements and qualifications for a Intermediate Accountant (Public Practice)
• 1–2 years’ experience in public practice
• Accounting degree or near completion
• Keen attention to accuracy and deadlines
• Working knowledge of accounting systems
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Accounting degree or near completion
• Keen attention to accuracy and deadlines
• Working knowledge of accounting systems
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
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