About the Role

Our client, a well-established executive search and growth consultancy, is looking to onboard a detail-oriented Accountant with solid experience in Australian accounting standards and tax compliance. You'll work closely with the internal finance lead and interact with internal and external stakeholders, helping streamline financial processes and ensure accurate reporting across three international entities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management (AR volume is minimal – approx. 5–10 high-value invoices/week)
Bank Reconciliations, mainly using Airwallex for multi-currency banking and expense management
Expense Tracking & GST Application (assessing accuracy, ensuring proper tax treatment)
Interfacing with employees to chase receipts and ensure accurate allocation of expenses
Ensuring accurate categorization and tagging of expenses in Xero
Preparing and maintaining Balance Sheets & P&L Review
Supporting with financial reporting by ensuring data is accurate and well-organized (reporting is done monthly)
Communicating with vendors/suppliers via email when necessary
Helping enforce consistency in financial documentation and internal processes
Potential future involvement in payroll processing (knowledge of AU payroll systems is a plus, but not initially required)

Tools You'll Be Using

Xero (Xero certification is a strong plus)
Airwallex (multi-currency company banking and employee cards)
Dext (invoice capture and processing; not mandatory but good to have)
Google Workspace / G Suite
Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Qualifications

Solid background in Australian accounting, GST, and BAS preparation(good to have, but not neccesary)
Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset—able to question irregularities in receipts or categorization
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven experience preparing or reviewing financial reports
Comfortable working independently while reporting to the finance lead
Familiar with service-based businesses (industry background flexible)
Reliable internet connection and access to up-to-date hardware

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