Careers

At O’Briens, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised accounting and advisory services to our diverse client base. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence, client care, and a supportive team culture.

We’re looking for an ambitious and aspiring Accountant who wants growth, variety and meaningful work. Our ideal candidate has commenced their CA or CPA qualification and has several years of experience in public practice. They are confident in preparing and administering complex family groups entities independently, and thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. They will have demonstrated capability to;

• Prepare complex Tax Returns & Financial Reports for Companies, Trusts, Partnerships & Individuals
• Communicate with client via phone or email
• Handle client queries via email and phone with sound communication
• Take initiative in the delivery of jobs to timeframes and budget

Our ideal candidate is:

• Results-driven and passionate. You care about helping your clients achieve their goals and deliver great customer service.
• Efficient and meticulous. You have exceptional attention to detail and prioritise tasks based on deadlines and commitments.
• In the people business. You love working with people and take pride in communicating clearly and effectively to achieve desired outcomes
• Structured yet adaptable. Schedules shift, priorities change, and urgent matters arise; you can be flexible, persistent, and adaptable to the dynamic nature of a growing firm

Skills & Experience:

• Degree-qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public practice tax and exposure to advisory services
• Demonstrated ability to display critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB and converting data into Financial Statements.
• Knowledge of Tax & GST legislation, including Division 7A, CGT and trust distributions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage your time and work independently
• Eagerness to learn and develop professionally

Why O’Brien’s?

Your future is our focus. We make sure all employees have access to the right training and opportunities to further their careers and knowledge of the industry whilst working with a variety of exciting clients and supportive team members. We were recently awarded Count Equity Firm of the Year, celebrating our commitment to delivering a great experience to our clients and employees.

We offer;

• A fun and inclusive culture with a range of social and wellbeing initiatives
• Diverse range of benefits including flexible working, salary packaging, and RDO trials
• On the job, internal and external training to develop your technical, business, and personal skills
• The opportunity to be a part of a converged firm delivering integrated services to our clients; and
• A workplace conscious of its environmental and community footprint.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career in a growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.

O’Brien Accountants & Advisors is launching a new Tax Consulting offering —and we’re looking for a visionary leader to take the helm.

We are a converged firm offering advisory, financial planning, accounting, and SMSF services, resourced by dedicated professionals who design solutions for our clients to achieve their lifestyle and business goals. Our values of fun, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and respect play a crucial role in how we maintain our strong team culture and balanced lifestyle.

The Opportunity

Supported by our Principals and in-house Marketing, as Director – Tax Consulting, you’ll be responsible for building and growing our technical tax offering. You’ll provide expert tax advice, support internal staff development, and drive business development across our network and beyond. You will also;

• Grow the service offering through designing and implementing business development initiatives
• Partner with Marketing to curate content for events and social media
• Deliver high-level tax consulting services to clients and internal teams.
• Build relationships with clients, LaTrobe Business School, and external firms.
• Manage and grow a client portfolio through the delivery of specialist tax advice.
• Grow the team and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

This is a rare opportunity to shape an offering from the ground up, with the autonomy to lead strategy, client engagement, and team development.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CA certified with advanced tax qualifications highly regarded.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with high ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected firm with a strong presence in Melbourne’s North East.
• Enjoy the freedom to shape a new business unit and make a lasting impact.
• Collaborate with experienced principals and a supportive team.
• Access professional development and networking opportunities.

Ready to lead something great?
Apply now and help us build the leading tax consulting division in the firm.

Are you passionate about making things better, faster, and smarter? Do you love solving problems and improving how things work? We’re looking for someone who’s curious, collaborative, and ready to grow into a career in automation and technology.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in business, finance, or technology looking to dive into the world of automation. You don’t need to be a tech expert yet – just bring your enthusiasm, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn.

We have a clear vision of what we want to achieve by 2030 a great place to work that delivers the best possible outcomes for our clients. We see this role as a key part of that vision and want to empower you to deliver automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions that reduce risk, improve consistency, and enhance the employee and client experience.

You’ll work across all business units, collaborating with stakeholders to streamline processes and deliver tech-driven solutions that make a real difference. This role is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes, solving problems, building automations, linking platforms, and creating data dashboards that drive real decisions.

As part of this role, you will;

• Design, build, and implement automation processes using tools such as Microsoft CoPilot, Power Automate, Power BI, and lightweight Machine Learning frameworks.
• Apply rule-based logic, Machine Learning models, and automation workflows to solve business problems, ensuring traceability, compliance, and performance of technical solutions.
• Apply Quality Assurance (QA) processes to ensure reliable, high-quality automation delivery.
• Support capability uplift by mentoring peers and sharing technical knowledge.
• Ensure data privacy, consent, and compliance protocols are followed in all builds.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying informed on industry trends and advancements.

Our ideal candidate is:

• Results-driven and passionate. You care about helping others achieve their goals and deliver great customer service.
• Efficient and meticulous. You have exceptional attention to detail and prioritise tasks based on deadlines and commitments.
• Dexterous and Curious. You have a drive to explore, question, and understand the world more deeply. You look to identify trends, drive innovation and use data to create strategic value.
• Transparent and adaptable. You value a culture of integrity, trust, and accountability. You understand that schedules shift and, priorities change, you can be flexible and adaptable to the dynamic nature of a growing firm.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar automation role within professional services.
• Experience with either:
• Microsoft Power Automate (Cloud flows, Desktop flows, Power Platform environment management), OR
• UiPath (Studio, Orchestrator, attended/unattended bots).
• Demonstrated drive to reduce inconsistencies, risk, and errors in automation processes.
• Ability to gather requirements, set priorities, and communicate clearly with non-technical users.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for making systems work smarter and faster.
• Comfortable with scripting and working with APIs, webhooks, and automation platforms.
• Hands-on experience connecting platforms such as ServiceM8, ServiceTitan, Xero, Power BI, Copilot, CRMs, IVRs, and more.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Why O’Briens?

Your future is our focus. We make sure all employees have access to the right training and opportunities to further their careers and knowledge of the industry whilst working with a variety of exciting clients and supportive team members.

At O’Briens, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalised accounting and advisory services to our diverse client base. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence, client care, and a supportive team culture.

We offer;

• A fun and inclusive culture with a range of social and well-being initiatives
• Diverse range of benefits, including flexible working, salary packaging, and RDO trials
• guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities to grow your career; and
• A workplace conscious of its environmental and community footprint.

Empower lives. Shape futures. Grow with us.

At our core is the desire to empower our team and our clients to live their best life.

At O’Brien’s, we help our people and clients live their ideal lifestyle through personalised, innovative, and values-led financial advice. We’re seeking an experienced Financial Planner with strong commercial acumen and a growth mindset to join our collaborative team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our accounting and advisory clients to craft tailored financial strategies that support their goals and financial wellbeing. You’ll be part of a client-first environment where integrity, innovation, and teamwork drive everything we do.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop personalised financial plans across investments, retirement, insurance, and estate planning
• Work with clients with complex financial arrangements including trusts, SMSFs, and cashflow modelling
• Help grow and shape the Financial Planning division
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic advice
• Build internal relationships to generate referrals across divisions
• Source new clients through your personal and professional networks
• Educate and empower clients to make informed financial decisions
• Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes

What You Bring:

• FASEA qualifications, RG146 compliance, and a degree in financial planning (or similar)
• Proven experience in financial planning or wealth management
• Ability to coordinate advice delivery with other professionals
• Deep understanding of financial planning processes and ethical compliance
• A curious, growth-oriented mindset and a team-centric approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A genuine desire to help people achieve their financial goals

Why O’Brien’s?

Your future is our focus.
We invest in our people through training, development, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

We’re proud to deliver high-quality, personalised accounting and advisory services while fostering a high-performing, supportive team culture. Our commitment to excellence was recognised with Count’s 2025 Equity Firm of the Year award.

What We Offer:

• A fun, inclusive culture with social and wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible working arrangements, salary packaging, and RDO trials (post-probation)
• Professional development and peer-sharing across the Count Network
• The opportunity to be part of a converged firm delivering integrated services
• A workplace conscious of its environmental and community footprint