Dry Kirkness

Accountant, Business Advisory & Tax (2-4 yrs exp)

Dry Kirkness  •  West Perth, AU (Onsite)  •  19 days ago
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Job Description

Tax Accountant (2–4 Years) — Build Beyond Compliance

Dry Kirkness | West Perth | Full-time

The Opportunity

Are you ready to step beyond compliance work and start building real advisory capability?

This role is suited to a Tax Accountant with 2–4 years’ experience in public practice who is performing well and looking for career development.

You’ll work closely with experienced Seniors, Managers and Partners, gaining exposure to a broad client base while developing your technical tax skills and business acumen. The focus is progression—moving from solid compliance delivery toward broader business advisory capability over time.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing tax returns and financial statements across a range of clients and industries
  • Developing your technical and professional skillset through feedback and mentoring
  • Building confidence in client communication
  • Supporting senior team members on business advisory work

What We’re Looking For

  • 2–4 years’ experience in an Australian public accounting practice (tax or business advisory)
  • Degree in Accounting/Commerce
  • Commenced CA or CPA
  • Solid technical foundations and attention to detail
  • Clear communication skills, initiative and a professional approach
  • Based in Perth with full Australian working rights

This role suits someone who:

  • Wants to learn quickly from experienced professionals
  • Takes ownership of their development
  • Is looking for a clear path forward—not just another job
  • Wants to move beyond repetitive compliance work

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Direct access to experienced Managers and Partners
  • Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
  • Clear career progression pathways - we promote from within
  • Practical and financial support for CA/CPA completion
  • A well-established firm with scale and reputation in WA

About Dry Kirkness

Dry Kirkness has been operating in WA for over 90 years and has been recognised among Business News’ Top 25 Accounting firms in WA. The focus isn’t just on delivering outstanding service and building relationships with our valued clients — it’s on developing capable, high-quality and professional accountants.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary aligned to performance
  • Professional development and career progression support
  • Wellness allowance (gym, sport, nutrition, etc.)
  • Modern West Perth offices with end-of-trip facilities
  • Happy Birthday leave and other bonus days during the year
  • Further information on what we offer can be found on our Careers Page

The Team

The team is professional, down-to-earth and collaborative. You’ll be supported and professionally mentored through your studies and career pathway.

Application Process

To be considered, please submit:

  • CV and University Transcript (combined in one file)
  • Cover letter (max two pages) addressing the criteria
  • Completed screening questionnaire (via Employment Hero)

Applications close 12:00pm Wednesday 14 May 2025 We will review applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date.

For a confidential discussion, contact Karen Taylor (COO) on (08) 9480 2903 or careers@drykirkness.com.au.

Dry Kirkness

About Dry Kirkness

Dry Kirkness is a leading accounting firm based in West Perth, Western Australia. Our team of experienced Chartered Accountants can provide you with important insights into your business. Insights that can help you improve performance, increase profitability and make strategic plans for the future. Our partners have all worked in large, multinational accounting firms and bring a deep understanding of business structures, strategy and success/

Our clients include small and medium-sized businesses, family businesses, professionals, listed and unlisted companies and not-for-profit organisations.

Our qualified accounting teams take a highly personal approach to working with our clients. By engaging with one of our Chartered Accountants at Dry Kirkness, we’ll take the time to understand your organisation and get to know how your business works. We’ll work with you one-on-one to provide you with the advice you need.

Dry Kirkness is one of Perth’s leading boutique audit firms. Our Assurance Division of experienced auditors specialises in providing companies and not-for-profit organisations with accounting and auditing services.

We firmly believe an audit is a great opportunity to review your business and we are ready to provide you with the support, tools, tips and techniques you need to improve the performance of your business, increase profitability, and make strategic plans for the future.

Our highly qualified team of auditors in Perth, are available to advise you on ways to better manage your funds, minimise risk and provide you with practical advice for areas to improve your business.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
West Perth, AU
Year Founded
1932
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