Graduate Accountant
Bentleys Queensland – Brisbane CBD
At Bentleys Queensland, we don’t just hire graduates—we invest in them. We value people who are curious, capable, and ready to grow. As a Graduate Accountant, you’ll join a collaborative team that delivers quality advice and services to a diverse range of clients, while building your technical knowledge and confidence in a real-world professional environment.
We don’t run large annual intakes. Instead, we hire exceptional individuals when our business has a genuine need for fresh energy and emerging talent. If you’re a driven graduate ready to step into meaningful work with long-term career potential, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be DoingAs a Graduate Accountant, you will:
Work closely with experienced professionals on real client work from day one.
Prepare financial statements and tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and SMSFs.
Support tax planning, payroll, and compliance tasks across a broad client portfolio.
Build strong foundations in client engagement and communication.
Gain hands-on exposure to accounting systems, tools, and regulatory frameworks.
Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture that values accuracy, learning, and professional pride.
Take part in ongoing development opportunities designed to grow your knowledge, skills, and confidence.
Get Real-World Experience Early
You’ll do more than observe—you’ll contribute to real outcomes and develop technical skills from day one.
Learn from the Best
With direct access to senior team members, Partners, and mentors, you’ll gain valuable insights to guide your early career.
Support to Grow
We’ll back you with financial and study support for CA/CPA qualifications, plus structured development through our Learning Pathway.
Flexible Start to Your Career
Enjoy flexible hours, and the stability of a permanent role as you transition into the profession.
A Culture That Cares
Take part in social events, wellness initiatives, extra leave days, and a supportive, inclusive environment that values you as a whole person.
We’re looking for someone who’s eager to learn, ready to step up, and excited by the opportunities a career in professional services can bring.
Recently completed (or near completion of) a degree in Accounting, Business, or Commerce.
Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-first mindset.
Excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in tax, compliance, and advisory work.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and keen to build skills in cloud-based accounting platforms.
Willingness to learn, take ownership, and be part of a high-performing and collaborative team.
At Bentleys, we invest in your growth and well-being. Here’s how we support you:
- Career Development: Access to the Bentleys Learning Pathway Program and financial support for your CA/CPA qualification.
- Extra Time Off: Enjoy bonus annual leave, a purchased leave scheme, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Perks: Salary packaging options to maximize your take-home pay.
- Direct Access to Leaders: Work closely with senior staff and Partners who support your career progression.
- A Thriving Social Culture: Join social and networking events, corporate volunteering, and sporting activities.
- Health & Well-being:
- 50% off Goodlife Gym memberships
- Annual health screenings & flu vaccinations
- Nutrition workshops
- Fully funded sporting events like Corporate Games & Bridge to Brisbane
- Free fruit and mental health support via our Employee Assistance Program
- A Modern Workplace: Work in an eco-friendly office with a 5.5-star NABERS rating, featuring modern end-of-trip facilities and a Dress for Your Day policy.
Bentleys Queensland is a full-service advisory and accounting firm with 25 Partners/Directors and almost 200 staff operating across 3 offices. We have a history of over 75 years in providing professional and dependable support across business & strategic advisory, accounting, taxation, audit, international & investment advisory, risk & assurance, corporate recovery & insolvency, technology & innovation, self-managed superannuation, HR, finance & lending and wealth management.
Opportunities like this at Bentleys don’t come up often. Click the Apply button to start your application.
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What We Do
Bentleys Queensland is a full service advisory and accounting firm, established in 1948. With offices in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Emerald, we have 25 Partners and Directors, and almost 200 experienced and diverse team members. Bentleys Queensland is part of the Bentleys Network. Ranked at number 12 in Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Accounting Firms, Bentleys is an international network of advisory and accounting firms, with more than 700 talented staff delivering solutions from 17 locations across Australia, New Zealand and China. We work with aspirational businesses and entrepreneurial people to help them get where they want to be. As essential advisors, we provide future thinking, strategic direction and practical support to help strengthen businesses and to build personal wealth. Bentleys Queensland has a history of more than 70 years providing professional and dependable support across: - business & strategic advisory - accounting - taxation - audit - risk & assurance - corporate recovery & insolvency - technology & innovation - self-managed superannuation - HR - finance & lending, and - wealth management. Our advisors work with SMEs, family businesses, listed entities, professionals, individuals and government. We are industry-aligned with expanding specialist knowledge, skills and experience within our core industries which include agribusiness, health and ageing, family business and SMEs, government and education. Talk to us today, and we can help you get where you want to be.
