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Thompsons Australia needs a new Senior Intermediate to take a leading role in its Darwin office and grow with us.

• Autonomous role
• Client exposure
• Full-time or part-time

Thompsons Australia has offices in Sydney and Darwin.  We are looking for a new Senior Intermediate Accountant to take a leadership role in the Darwin office.

Reporting to the Director, this role will provide the right individual with the opportunity to get in early and grow with the business.

In this position you will be exposed to (and have direct contact with) a wide variety of clients covering all facets of professional accounting including tax, audit and business advice. 

Requirements:

Ideally, the successful applicant will:

• Be energetic and self-motivated;
• Possess professional and effective communication skills;
• Enjoy working in a team environment;
• Be qualified or nearing completion of appropriate qualifications;
• Have at least 3 years public practice experience;
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience in  MYOB and Quicken software.

Remuneration will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated by the successful candidate. 

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Salary Range $40K - $55K (incl Super)

Applications close Monday 3 November 2008.

Apply electronically to:

Email:scunningham@thompsonsaustralia.com.au

Fax No:  (02)  9570 7497

August 12, 2008, 3:55 pm

Purpose

This is a multi-faceted role acting as the primary point of contact for Thompsons Australia and providing a variety of administrative and personal assistance functions, as well as, taking a primary role in the smooth operation and marketing of the business.

Report

The position will report to Sue Cunningham, HR Consultant, but also support other team members including bookkeepers, accountants and Greg Thompson, Director.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously with a proactive manner and with proven initiative
• Minimum 2 years previous general office or support experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing functions
• Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft office suite

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Previous reception experience
• Previous experience in a professional office environment
• Previous marketing support experience
• Previous conference centre experience

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and personal enquiries in a professional manner
• Act as central contact within Sydney office
• Direct or deal with enquiries as appropriate
• Follow-up conference centre enquiries and registrations including drafting of relevant correspondence
• Track conference centre registrations and confirmations
• Communicating with conference centre delegates
• Provide support to conference centre delegates on day of usage ie arrange refreshments, ensure room is set up and is in order
• Provide support to other team members including bookkeepers, accountants and Greg Thompson as required (includes diary management)
• Attend to incoming and outgoing mail
• Develop and produce Marketing Reports as directed
• Distribution of Marketing Communications as directed
• Produce Monthly Management Reports as directed
• Maintain office in a tidy and professional manner (includes kitchen, emptying bins etc)
• Arrange service calls etc as appropriate
• Manage and reconcile petty cash
• Archiving- ensure documents are scanned and filed electronically (and on paper if appropriate)
• Liaison and management of uniform supplies
• Database management
• Undertake daily computer shut down and back-up

Core Hours

8.30 to 5.00 pm Wednesday to Tuesday (5 day fortnight).

Salary Range

Circa $32,000- $40,000 per annum including Superannuation (full-time equivalent).

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Apply electronically (or by fax) to Sue Cunningham by 22 August 2008. Please include your resume and a brief letter outlining why you are interested in this position.
Email :scunningham@thompsonsaustralia.com.au
Fax   : 02 9570 7497

Purpose

This is an autonomous role, the purpose of which is to manage and develop the Training Business for Beancounter Australia.

Report

The position will report to Greg Thompson.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously with proven initiative
• Minimum 2 years previous bookkeeping experience, at least ICB Level 3.
• Minimum 2 years training experience
• Financial Services qualifications at least Certificate 3 TAFE
• Workplace Training & Assessment qualifications minimum Certificate 4
• Proven expertise in developing training courses
• Strong communication skills
• Professional presentation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing functions
• Advanced MYOB

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of IT course offerings
• Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft office suite
• Previous experience in business or business unit management

Responsibilities

• Manage the Training business unit to achieve agreed financial and qualitative goals
• Manage the delivery of Training Courses (face to face, online and correspondence)
• Maintain accreditation standards as required by ICB and Chamber of Commerce
• Maintain high level of MYOB knowledge and practical application
• Assist in the marketing of Thompsons Australia and Beancounter Australia
• Conduct accreditation tests including assessment of results
• Monitor and report student performance

Core Hours

This position is part-time circa 2 days per week.

Salary Range

Subject to calibre of successful candidate, but as a guide, circa $60,000-90,000 full time equivalent.  Remuneration arrangements will also include performance bonus.

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Apply electronically to hr@thompsonsaustralia.com.au.

Just left school and looking to start your career close to home?  Or partway through your studies and looking to switch to part-time studies?

Thompsons Australia , an established accountancy practice situated in Hurstville is seeking a Trainee Accountant. 

This is a junior role which would suit someone with 0-2 years experience.  Your main tasks will include data entry, compilation of accounting reports, basic journal and ledger entries, tax returns and some general office duties.

You will be part of the professional team and report directly to one of our Supervising Accountants. 

Ideally, the successful applicant will:

• Be energetic and self-motivated;
• Possess professional and effective communication skills;
• Enjoy working in a team environment;
• Have recently completed HSC or equivalent;
• Be enrolled in appropriate tertiary studies;
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience in  MYOB and Quicken software.

Package and benefits will match the caliber of the successful candidate and will include a performance bonus (following a successful probation period).

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Applications should include your resume along with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in a career with Thompsons Australia.

Apply electronically to hr@thompsonsaustralia.com.au.

Looking to start your career close to home?  Partway through your studies and looking to switch to part-time studies? Or previously worked as an IT professional, now looking for something part-time?

Greg Thompson & Co, an established accountancy practice situated in Hurstville is seeking a part-time junior IT professional to join our team.  Hours are flexible circa 10-15 hours per week. 

In this role you will be reporting to our Computer Systems Administrator and play an integral part in the daily operations of the system including providing user support.  There may also be opportunity to provide support and advice to our external clients in respect of their IT systems.

The successful applicant must:

• Have studied or currently be studying appropriate IT qualifications;
• Be customer focused and service oriented;
• Present themselves in a professional manner;
• Be energetic and self-motivated;
• Possess professional and effective communication skills;
• Enjoy working in a team environment;
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and initiative; and
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office Suite.

In addition, the following attributes will be viewed favorably:

• Experience in MYOB and Quicken software;
• Experience in a user support, “help desk” or customer service role
• Experience in network maintenance and webpage coding

Package and benefits will match the caliber of the successful candidate.

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Applications close Wednesday 31 August 2007 and should include your resume along with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in a career with GTCO.

Apply electronically to hr@thompsonsaustralia.com.au.

We are looking for an experienced accountant to take a leadership role in our firm.

In this role you will be part of the leadership team and will have responsibility for provision of client services to a portfolio of clients as well as supervision and development of junior accountants.

Ideally, the successful applicant will:

• Be energetic and self-motivated;
• Possess professional and effective communication skills;
• Have proven relationship building skills;
• Enjoy working in a team environment;
• Have demonstrated aptitude in managing and developing a small team;
• Be CPA or CA qualified or heading in that direction;
• Have at least 5+ years public practice experience including Tax and Business Services;
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB and Accountant's Office.

Package and benefits will match the caliber of the successful candidate and will include a performance bonus (following a successful probation period).

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

For more info check out our website www.thompsonsaustralia.com.au.

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Apply electronically to scunningham@thompsonsaustralia.com.au.

We are seeking a senior person to take responsibility for record keeping functions of a range of businesses in a variety of industries. There is some flexibility as to this role being full time or part time. In this role you will work with a supervisor in relation to workflow management and review at month end.

Position Description

You will work autonomously on, and in, individual businesses and will be responsible for record keeping and associated functions including but not limited to:

Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum 4 years Australian experience in work environments performing the above functions. Prepared to complete ICB exam and be successful at Level 2 or above.
• Referees available to contact to confirm abilities in the above areas.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and car.
• MYOB experience in current versions. Quickbooks experience an advantage in current versions.
• Ability to work to deadlines efficiently and in an organized manner as to job functions and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with the ability to adapt to change.

Package and benefits will match the calibre of the successful candidate.

Applications close Thursday 14 ^th June 2007.

Apply either electronically or in writing.

Just left school and looking to start your career close to home? Or partway through your studies and looking to switch to part-time studies?

Thompsons Australia, an established accountancy practice situated in Hurstville is seeking a trainee / intermediate accountant

Position Description

This is a junior role which would suit someone with 0-2 years experience. Your main tasks will include data entry, compilation of accounting reports, basic journal and ledger entries, tax returns and some general office duties.

You will be part of the professional team and report directly to one of our Supervising Accountants.

Requirements:

Ideally, the successful applicant will:

• Be energetic and self-motivated;
• Possess professional and effective communication skills;
• Enjoy working in a team environment;
• Have recently completed HSC or equivalent;
• Be enrolled in appropriate tertiary studies;
• Be able to demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience in  MYOB and Quicken software.

Package and benefits will match the calibre of the successful candidate and will include a performance bonus (following a successful probation period).

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

More questions? Phone Sue Cunningham on 0412 982 324

Applications close Wednesday 30 August 2006 and should include your resume along with a covering letter outlining why you are interested in a career with GTCO.

Apply electronically to:

Email:scunningham@thompsonsaustralia.com.au

We are seeking a person with the drive, experience professionalism and commitment to assist with the establishment of a professional accounting business in Darwin and the development and expansion of existing business.

We are combining with Beancounter Australia:
Our aim is to develop a professional accounting office providing a broad range of taxation, accounting, management, corporate and audit services in conjunction with expanding and developing training courses and bookkeeping services currently provided to a broad range of clients by experienced and qualified Trainers and bookkeepers under the banner of “Beancounter Australia” being a well established and respected brand in the Darwin and Northern Territory market.

Our target market is business servicing local, territory and international markets.

Position Description

This is an experienced manager. The applicant will be confident in liaising with clients and providing a high level of advice in regard to technical issues across all areas in the accounting field including Accounting, Tax, Corporate Affairs, State Taxes, Insurance, Business Analysis and Audit and will engender confidence in clients by the manner and advice provided.

The applicant will have experience as a member of a management team responsible for the overall operation of this business unit; its business development and strategic planning.

The applicant will have experience in providing management and leadership to a team of junior staff members.

Requirements:

Essential

• Minimum 8 years experience in Australian public practice
• Degree qualified
• CA / CPA qualified
• Previous experience in managing staff
• Previous accountability for job completion
• Previous accountability for client management
• Previous experience in budget defined environment
• Previous accountability for business development
• Previous accountability for client portfolio

Preferred

• Proven strategic leadership experience

Package and benefits will match the caliber of the successful candidate and will include a performance bonus (following a successful probation period).

Upon joining our team, we will work with the successful applicant to draft a development plan and agree performance criteria- Check out our Human Resources Management Model!

More questions?