Virtual Assistant to the Accountant (Bookkeeper) | Permanent Work from home; Mor

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Job Title:VirtualAssistant to the Accountant

Client type : Australia based air conditioning and refrigeration services
Rate:$7AUD/hour
Type:Fulltime; 40 hours per week

PositionOverview

We areseeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to theAccountant to provide administrative and bookkeeping support to our newlyappointed in-house Accountant.
This role is not responsible for the overall management of the accountingfunction. Instead, the successful candidate will assist the Accountant withprocessing transactions, maintaining records, preparing reports, and completingcompliance-related tasks across a diverse group of entities, including:

- Electrical contracting businesses

- Cabinetry and joinery businesses

- Property investment entities

- Property development entities

- Other related trading and investment structures

Theideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, experience with Australianaccounting requirements, and the ability to work accurately across multipleentities.
KeyResponsibilities:
BookkeepingSupport

- Enter supplier bills, invoices, and receipts into the accounting system.

- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.

- Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.

- Maintain supporting schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

- Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.

- Assist with maintaining fixed asset registers.

ComplianceAssistance

- Prepare draft Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review by the Accountant.

- Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation accounts.

- Compile supporting documentation for tax and compliance lodgements.

ReportingSupport

- Assist with preparation of monthly management reports, including:

- Profit & Loss Statements

- Balance Sheets

- Cash Flow Reports

- Budget vs Actual Reports

- Prepare schedules and working papers for the Accountant’s review.

- Assist with variance analysis and reporting.

Budgeting& Forecasting Assistance

- Update budget templates with actual results.

- Maintain cash flow forecast spreadsheets.

- Assist with project feasibility and development cost tracking.

AdministrativeSupport

- Maintain organised digital filing systems for financial records.

- Monitor finance inboxes and collate information requests.

- Prepare payment runs for approval.

- Assist with document collection for auditors, bankers, and external accountants.

- Help document accounting procedures and internal processes.

Property& Development Support

- Enter and categorise project-related expenses.

- Assist with job costing and tracking development expenditures.

- Reconcile loan drawdowns and interest schedules.

RequiredSkills & Experience

Essential

- 2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance administration.

- Strong understanding of Australian GST and BAS requirements.

- Experience using Xero.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the Accountant.

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Desirable

- Experience in construction, trades, or property-related businesses.

- Familiarity with intercompany accounting.

- Exposure to budgeting and management reporting.

- Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications.

KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs)

- Transactions processed accurately and on time.

- Reconciliations completed within agreed deadlines.

- Supporting schedules maintained and up to date.

- Compliance workpapers prepared accurately for review.

- Efficient and responsive support to the Accountant.

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