AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant -Remote

Location: Remote / Work From Home
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Australian Accounting & Professional Services
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Australian Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join our growing team. This role combines end-to-end bookkeeping with assistant accounting responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both transactional accounting and financial reporting.

You will work closely with Australian businesses and accountants, supporting day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end processes, compliance, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping

- Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients.

- Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

- Process payroll, superannuation, leave entitlements, and STP.

- Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.

- Prepare BAS and IAS working papers and assist with lodgements.

- Manage supplier payments and customer invoicing.

- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Assistant Accounting

- Assist with month-end and year-end close.

- Prepare management reports and financial reports.

- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

- Process accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals.

- Support budgeting and cash flow reporting.

- Assist in preparing workpapers for tax returns and financial statements.

- Support senior accountants with ATO compliance requirements.

- Identify and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of Australian bookkeeping and/or accounting experience.

- Experience supporting Australian accounting firms or businesses.

- Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and ATO requirements.

- Proven experience with:
- BAS & IAS

- GST

- Payroll

- Superannuation

- STP

- Bank Reconciliations

- Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Journal Entries

- Month-End Close

- General Ledger

- Financial Reporting

- Advanced proficiency in Xero (required).

- Experience with MYOB, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or SAP is advantageous.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong written and verbal English communication.

- Ability to manage multiple clients independently.

Preferred Qualifications

- Xero Certified Advisor.

- Experience working in an Australian public practice or outsourced accounting firm.

- Experience reviewing junior bookkeepers' work.

Ideal Offshore Candidate (Mandatory)
The ideal candidate will possess:

- Proven experience with BAS, IAS, GST, Payroll and Superannuation

- Advanced proficiency in Xero

- Strong understanding of Australian financial reporting requirements

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Highly Desirable

- Australian Public Practice experience

- MYOB experience

- QuickBooks experience

- ASIC compliance experience

- Payroll Tax experience

- FBT knowledge

- Division 7A knowledge

- Multi-entity accounting experience

- Construction, Property, Professional Services, or SME experience

What Success Looks Like

- Accurate and timely financial reporting

- Full compliance with Australian taxation requirements

- Efficient AP and AR management

- Well-maintained accounting records

- Proactive identification of financial issues and opportunities

- Trusted support for Australian business owners and management teams

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