Accounting Careers at DFK Everalls
Accounting Careers at DFK Everalls are more than just turning up to work and processing tax returns. We seek out people who are enthusiastic, committed to learning and developing, client focused, have an eye for detail and who are able to contribute to our team environment.
We build careers at DFK Everalls, right from day one. Regardless of your level, you will sit in on client meetings, follow up on queries/missing information and develop client relationships. As you progress you will develop your own client portfolio and expand your skills and service offerings to include pro-active tax and business advice as well as specialisations such as superannuation. You will get regular formal technical training as well as personal development training. And you’ll get to have fun doing it with our active social club.
We also understand the importance of providing a supportive, family-friendly, flexible work environment where you can achieve good balance between your work and personal life.
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Everalls is expanding – Join our dynamic team!
Our corporate values include Honesty & Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork & Camaraderie, Positive Attitude and Community. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and high quality work and advice and also on the way we look after our clients and team members. The Everalls Group’s purpose is to make a positive difference for our clients so that they can achieve their goals, be assisted to understand complex issues using plain English, and can sleep well with the knowledge that we are looking after their financial and business interests. We do this in a holistic and connected way as a team, without service “silos” nor client “turf wars”.
If you want to “make it happen”, then we want to hear from you. We have the following specific opportunities at the moment but can always make room for the right person!
Graduate Accountant
0-2 years experience
We are looking for a graduate and/or under-graduate to join our close-knit team. You will work closely with our Senior Accountants and Managers learning how to prepare financial statements and tax returns for a broad range of business clients. You will sit in on client meetings, develop client relationships and follow up on queries/missing information. This role is designed to accelerate your professional development through exposure to diverse technical tasks and client interactions, supporting your progression to more senior roles.
If you are looking for a great place to start your career, we invite you to read the below for more information or contact us today.
DFK Everalls provides high quality financial and tax services for businesses, families & individuals – unlocking their financial potential and helping them build success and achieve their financial goals.
We are looking for a graduate and/or under-graduate to join our close-knit team. You will work closely with our Senior Accountants and Managers learning how to prepare financial statements and tax returns for a broad range of business clients. You will sit in on client meetings, develop client relationships and follow up on queries/missing information. This role is designed to accelerate your professional development through exposure to diverse technical tasks and client interactions, supporting your progression to more senior roles.
- Learn how to prepare complex individual tax returns (including CGT Schedules) using our electronic work papers.
- Learn how to prepare financial statements, tax returns, BAS’s and FBT returns for businesses using our electronic work papers.
- Sit in on client appointments and liaise with clients on queries and information required.
- Develop an excellent knowledge of core tax and specific tax issues such as PSI, FBT, Superannuation rules, Div7A etc.
- Become an advanced user of key cloud accounting packages such as Xero, QBO and MYOB.
- Become fully certified in at least Xero.
- Become an advanced user of firm internal software and identify areas for efficiencies, improvements and alternatives with better capability, where appropriate.
- Required: Bachelor of Commerce (or similar) with a major in Accounting
- Desired: Commencement of CA or CPA Program
- You enjoy building relationships with clients and co-workers and are friendly, likeable and courteous.
- You are positive, enthusiastic and confident to take on challenges.
- You like opportunities to be exposed to a range of clients and technical work.
- You are detail orientated and ensure that your work is accurate.
- You are able to manage multiple tasks/items on your to do list, and can identify competing priorities and ask for help from your manager to prioritise.
- You are a quick learner who isn’t afraid to ask questions and doesn’t make the same mistake twice.
- You enjoy the technical side of accounting and tax and you have the desire to develop your knowledge and skills in order to progress quickly to more senior roles.
- You are future focussed – acting today to ensure our team and our clients can achieve their goals.
- You own it – you take full responsibility for your work and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
- You focus on what really matters – you work efficiently and effectively to achieve results for your team and your clients.
- You collaborate with respect – you are an integral part of the team, respecting and supporting each other as needed.
- You are empowered to focus on your strengths and use the support provided to do your best.
- You are straight talking – you are honest, respectful, and not afraid to ask questions or ask for help.
- You get to work with a great team in a “Great Place to Work” (certified April 25-April 26).
- Competitive salary package, Birthday leave day off, fortnightly team lunches, paid parental leave, WFH, social club & team building day.
- Comprehensive personal & professional development including fortnightly internal team training, ongoing study support, DFK ANZ People Development Program (for Graduates & Undergrads) and in due course travel to DFK ANZ Senior Accountants conference, Managers conference and Emerging Leaders conference.
Senior Accountant +
Minimum 2-5 years experience
Your role is to deliver excellent client work ready for review by CRM’s, managers and directors, and thus able to be delivered to clients.
Your role is also to seek out and take on challenges and be exposed to a range of technical and client issues which will allow you to quickly build your skills in order to progress to more senior roles.
Client Manager
>5 years experience
If you want to work in a friendly & flexible company with a loyal, dedicated & experienced team, where you have supported autonomy to look after your client portfolio then give us a call.
The sky’s the limit!
Why build an Accounting Career at DFK Everalls?
At DFK Everalls we encourage our team members to advance their careers with ongoing study and admission to professional bodies. We provide regular, high quality training opportunities to expand skills with practical experience.
Ongoing Study Support
Ongoing Study Support
*100% fee reimbursement on completion of CA/CPA modules
* CA study support program
* Payment of ICAA and CPA joining fees
* Encouraging involvement in professional groups and activities
Professional Development
Professional Development
* Other external training programs provided by Knowledge Shop, SMSF Association, SISFA, NTAA and CAANZ
* DFK ANZ, Asia Pacific and International conferences
* Xerocon and Accountech Live
Fortnightly Technical Training
Fortnightly Technical Training
* Quarterly Tax Updates presented by CAANZ
Become a Certified Consultant
Become a Certified Consultant
Become a Company Champion
Become a Company Champion
Build your Career
Build your Career
We Value Great Teams
DFK Everalls doesn’t just pay lip service to teamwork, we live this every day. Everyone has a key part to play in delivering on our client promises, from our supportive admin team through to our directors. In an age of hybrid working conditions, we have a Flexible Workplace policy and we know that people still need to come together to build a cohesive team and organisation and as such look forward to events like the below.
- Catered fortnightly lunches for team members to catch up.
- Annual Team Building Day – Team members participate in a day long activity that is always fun and educational.
- Social Get-togethers: Ten-pin bowling, trivia, barbecues, and other outings throughout the year.
Graduate Program
As a growing business, at DFK Everalls we are always looking for talented graduates to join our team.
Ideally you will have completed your Bachelor of Commerce degree (or similar), majoring in Accounting and have intentions to become a Chartered Accountant (or CPA). If this is you – we’d love to hear from you.
As the world around us changes at a rapid pace, it is more important than ever to ensure that our skills and knowledge are constantly evolving to meet the needs of our clients and our industry. That’s why our Graduates get to participate in the DFK Australia New Zealand National People Development Plan, designed specifically for accountancy professionals starting out in their careers.
Our plan is focused on helping you grow both personally and professionally, so you can achieve your full potential. Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from our People Development Plan:
- Tailored training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Access to training from respected service providers
- Networking opportunities – We know that building strong relationships is key to success in the accountancy profession. Our plan includes opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders to expand your professional network.
We believe that our People Development Plan is the perfect way to take your career to the next level. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR PDP and see what the first two years of your career could look like!
So, what are you waiting for? Join us today and take the first step towards realising your full potential with DFK Everalls.
