AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Job description

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

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Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients.

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

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Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

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Process payroll, superannuation, leave entitlements, and STP.

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Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.

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Prepare BAS and IAS working papers and assist with lodgements.

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Manage supplier payments and customer invoicing.

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Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Assistant Accounting

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Assist with month-end and year-end close.

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Prepare management reports and financial reports.

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Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

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Process accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals.

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Support budgeting and cash flow reporting.

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Assist in preparing workpapers for tax returns and financial statements.

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Support senior accountants with ATO compliance requirements.

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Identify and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

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

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Experience supporting Australian accounting firms or businesses.

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Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and ATO requirements.

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Proven experience with:

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BAS & IAS

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GST

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Payroll

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Superannuation

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STP

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Bank Reconciliations

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

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Journal Entries

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Month-End Close

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General Ledger

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Financial Reporting

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Advanced proficiency in Xero (required).

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

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Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Strong written and verbal English communication.

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Ability to manage multiple clients independently.

Preferred Qualifications

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Xero Certified Advisor.

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

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Experience reviewing junior bookkeepers' work.

Ideal Offshore Candidate (Mandatory)

The ideal candidate will possess:

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

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Advanced proficiency in Xero

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Strong understanding of Australian financial reporting requirements

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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Highly Desirable

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Australian Public Practice experience

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MYOB experience

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QuickBooks experience

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ASIC compliance experience

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Payroll Tax experience

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FBT knowledge

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Division 7A knowledge

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Multi-entity accounting experience

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Construction, Property, Professional Services, or SME experience

What Success Looks Like

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Accurate and timely financial reporting

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Full compliance with Australian taxation requirements

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Efficient AP and AR management

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Well-maintained accounting records

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Proactive identification of financial issues and opportunities

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Trusted support for Australian business owners and management teams