Graduate Accountant

About the role

Join Polson Higgs as a Graduate Accountant and start your professional journey in a supportive environment. You will receive comprehensive training that covers the full accounting cycle, from annual accounts and GST preparation to forecasting and financial statement preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts for a diverse client base.
• Handle GST calculations and lodgements.
• Develop financial forecasts and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Collaborate with senior accountants to deliver high‑quality advisory services.

Required profile

• Final year BCom student majoring in Accounting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated engagement in activities beyond academic studies.
• Motivated to learn, develop and grow within the accounting profession.

Required skills

• GST preparation
• Annual accounts preparation
• Financial forecasting
• Financial statement preparation

What we offer

• Competitive first‑year salary with 7‑12% annual increases.
• Two extra days of leave and a $1,000 clothing allowance.
• 40‑hour work week, no weekend work.
• Paid study leave and coverage of Chartered Accounting qualification costs.
• Incentive and recognition rewards, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active social club.