Accountant Job Opportunities

Help businesses see clearly, act confidently, and grow smarter.

At Lucent Advisory, we go beyond accounting. We are Australia’s experts in outsourced Finance, Payroll and HR, helping businesses connect their systems, people and data for sharper decision-making.

Within our CFO Team, we turn numbers into strategy by combining automation, insight and partnership to help our clients grow with clarity.

Why Lucent

At Lucent, you will be part of a firm where Finance, Payroll and HR work together seamlessly to deliver a complete view of business performance. You will collaborate with a team that values initiative, transparency and continuous improvement, while enjoying the flexibility and support to do your best work. Here, you will see the real impact of your contribution as you help business owners make confident, informed decisions that shape their success.

What You Will Do

You will work closely with the Senior Accountant and CFO Team to deliver accurate, timely and insightful accounting services to a portfolio of SME clients across various industries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Preparing batch payments, rolling cashflow forecasts and financial reports such as Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets.
• Completing month-end and year-end reconciliations, journals and working papers, plus BAS, IAS, Payroll Tax and WorkCover lodgements.
• Maintaining and improving client systems using Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax, ensuring automation and efficiency are maximised.
• Supporting new client onboarding, setting up templates and reconciling backlogs.
• Liaising with the ATO and assisting with payment arrangements and registrations (GST, PAYG, Payroll Tax, WorkCover).
• Monitoring workflow, meeting deadlines and ensuring high-quality, audit-ready documentation.
• Contributing to process improvements and supporting the CFO Team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

What’s in It for You

At Lucent, you will be part of a growing and innovative firm that invests in both people and technology. We offer flexible working arrangements and a genuine work-to-live culture that values balance and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple business verticals, expanding your expertise and career potential. Lucent is committed to your professional growth, providing ongoing learning and development as well as clear pathways for progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years’ accounting experience in a practice, SME or outsourced environment.
• Confident with month-end, BAS/IAS, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experienced with Xero, Dext and ApprovalMax (or similar).
• A strong communicator who values clarity and client care.
• Bonus skills in budgeting, dashboarding or progressing toward CA or CPA qualification.

Ready to Illuminate a Smarter Business?

If you are an Accountant who wants to move beyond the numbers to deliver insight, efficiency and impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via Seek with your CV and cover letter.