Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Australian Accountant / Tax Accountant with experience in Australian bookkeeping, accounting, taxation and compliance. The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, reconciliations, month-end/year-end finalization, payroll, BAS/IAS and preparation of Australian individual and business tax returns.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Australian bookkeeping and accounting transactions and ensure all entries are accurately recorded and updated on time.
Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including processing invoices, debtor/creditor reconciliations and payment follow-ups.
Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve outstanding bank queries.
Prepare and maintain Debtors and Creditors listings and follow up on outstanding balances.
Perform General Ledger (GL) analysis and review and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including preparation and posting of manual journals and adjustment entries.
Prepare weekly, monthly and annual accounting reports for clients and management.
Prepare and review BAS and IAS, including GST reconciliation and related accounting records.
Assist with Australian tax return preparation for:
Individuals
Companies
Trusts
Partnerships
Assist with financial statement preparation and year-end finalization.
Review books of accounts and ensure transactions are properly classified, reconciled and supported by appropriate documentation.
Prepare and maintain workpapers and supporting schedules for accounting and taxation purposes.
Finalize and maintain depreciation and fixed asset schedules.
Process and reconcile payroll, including fortnightly payroll processing and related accounting entries.
Coordinate with the internal team for payroll and resolve payroll-related queries.
Manage budgets and expenses using Budgetly or similar expense management software.
Handle card top-ups, expense tagging, expense verification and resolution of expense-related queries.
Communicate directly with Australian clients through email, phone calls and video meetings for accounting and taxation-related discussions.
Respond to client queries professionally and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
Maintain proper accounting records and ensure compliance with Australian accounting and taxation requirements.
Assist with other accounting, bookkeeping and tax-related tasks as required.

Software & Systems

Xero
MYOB
HandiTax / Handi
Budgetly
Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
Other accounting and payroll software

Required Skills

Australian Accounting
Australian Bookkeeping
Australian Taxation
BAS & IAS Preparation
GST Reconciliation
Xero Accounting
MYOB
Handi
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll Processing
General Ledger Review
Financial Statements
Tax Return Preparation
Fixed Assets & Depreciation
Workpaper Preparation
Client Communication
Month-End & Year-End Finalization

Preferred Candidate Profile

1–4 years of relevant experience in Australian Accounting, Bookkeeping and/or Taxation.
Practical knowledge of Australian accounting and taxation processes.
Experience working with Xero, MYOB and Handi will be preferred.
Good understanding of BAS, IAS, GST and Australian tax returns.
Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to communicate directly with Australian clients via email, phone and video calls.
Ability to manage multiple clients/tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Experience: 1–4 Years in Australian Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxation

Job Type: Full-time | Onsite | Day Shift

Working Hours: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM