Updated 7th October 2020
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following opportunities:
Accountant/Auditor (2-3 Years’ Experience) | Corporate Advisory & Audit
We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates with 2-3 years of Audit experience who are looking for their next opportunity. Working in our Corporate Advisory team, you will be exposed to a number of interesting clients, with two days rarely ever being the same. Our client base is predominantly owner-managed businesses as well as a number of listed entities. Whilst the majority of your work will be External Audit, you will also be exposed to advisory and assurance engagements, including financial Due Diligence for Acquisitions, Investigating Accountants work for Capital-raisings and Financial Reporting advice and implementation.As this is a heavily client-facing role, you will be excited by the people-focused nature of the environment, and you will be an excellent communicator. You must be willing and ready to embrace the challenges that come from working with clients in different industries, and so a natural curiosity will go a long way. Your professional judgement and common-sense approach, coupled with your strong work ethic will be key for your success in this role.
We value work-life balance and our staff work reasonable hours where they aren’t the last to turn off the light switch at the end of the day. The nature of the role is that you will work in different locations, predominantly around Brisbane and south-east Queensland, with some travel required, both interstate and within Queensland.
For more information on this role and how to apply click here.
Graduate Accountant | Restructuring
We are currently seeking an exceptional graduate to join our Restructuring team. A graduate joining this team would participate in our overall graduate program, as well as commence their Chartered Accountant training – this position would be on a full-time basis. Working in our Restructuring team you will undertake work on Liquidations and Insolvencies, Bankruptcies and Corporate Recoveries as well as Voluntary Administrations.
From day one, you will be supported every step of the way. We will place you with a buddy to ensure you are provided with the hands on training you need to perform your job. You will receive on the job feedback as well as regular performance reviews to keep you on track.
Pilot will provide you with specific training within the Restructuring field as well as firm wide training to broaden your professional knowledge base and soft skills.
As a Chartered Accountant firm, we offer support to all team members completing their CA qualification by providing financial, learning and study support. You will work on real clients from day one and will experience direct contact with Directors, Associate Directors and Managers.
For more information on this role and how to apply click here.
Bookkeeper | Business Advisory
We are looking for expressions of interest from experienced bookkeepers looking to join our existing bookkeeping team. You will be working with a consistent set of clients providing them with bookkeeping assistance on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.
This role would be ideal for a strong bookkeeper who is able to work on tasks independently, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and be versatile in their approach. In addition to the support of an experienced team of accountants, you will have flexibility to work at clients’ offices, from Pilot Head Office and from home.
As such, this role will require you to have a valid open Queensland driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle. Working directly with clients in their office will need to appeal to you as you will have client interactions and build long-term relationships.
You must be able to hit the ground running from day one with the ability to adjust to clients of different sizes within different industries. Your attention to detail and ability to problem solve will be critical in this role.
We are looking for someone to join our team that is dedicated and committed to the work that we do. In your application, please outline your availability (days per week), and ideal commencement date for consideration.
For more information on this role and how to apply click here.
Intern Accountant | Business Advisory
We are currently on the lookout for exceptional accounting students to join our team as part of our 2021/2020 Intern program in our Business Advisory team. Being our largest team in the firm, you will be exposed to a wide variety of work and clients from different industries. The Business Advisory team works with owner-managed businesses and individuals to help with their financial management, accounting and operational needs.
Some of the areas that the team will work on include: budgeting, cash flow, tax planning, compliance, business strategy, superannuation and operations systems and controls. Ultimately, we work with each client becoming a trusted partner to their business, which means we proactively build and develop relationships. As an Intern, you will learn from and support Senior Accountants, Managers, Associate Directors and Partners in achieving client needs across these areas as well as develop other key accounting competencies.
From the day that you start you will be very well supported. You will be placed with a buddy to ensure you receive the hands-on training you need. In addition to this, the firm regularly has internal training sessions relevant to your service line as well as firm-wide training. You will also receive regular feedback including two formal performance reviews each year to ensure you continue to develop and grow.
Interns are required to work 3 days per week which is flexible depending on when you are required to attend university.
For more information on this role and how to apply click here.
2021 Graduate Program & 2020/2021 Internship Program | All Teams
Pilot Partners is currently on the lookout for exceptional accounting students to join our team as part of our 2021 Graduate or 2020/2021 Intern program.
For a firm of around 70 employees we have an exceptional retention rate. We credit this to our Program and its ability to grow and develop new accountants into the next generation of business leaders. We also boast an incredible corporate culture that includes fun social events, a social club, and participation in community initiatives/events of charities/non-profits that we as a firm support.
During the recruitment process, we work with you to determine your fit within the organisation. Whether you want to be out and about performing a client audit or helping our clients reach their business goals and meet their financial obligations, we will place you with a buddy to ensure you are provided with the hands-on training you need to perform your job.
You will receive on the job feedback as well as regular performance reviews to keep you on track.
Pilot provides training specific to your business area as well as firm wide training to broaden your professional knowledge base and soft skills.
As a Chartered Accounting firm, we will support you through your CA qualification by providing financial, learning and study support.
For more information visit our information page on these programs, located here.
The people are lovely. They make you feel very welcome. The training has been great and the work interesting. I am excited every morning to come to work.
Courtney, Business Advisory
