Role Overview
- Support the Client Manager
- Manage daily transactions for multiple clients
- Perform profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations
Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Management
- Oversee accounts payable, including:
- Managing client bills and invoices using Dext and Xero
- Bank reconciliations
- Preparation of supplier batch payments
- Reconciliation of supplier statements
- Prepare Taxable Payments Annual Reports
Payroll and Payroll Compliance
- Prepare and process payroll and superannuation
- Ensure Award and Single Touch Payroll compliance
- Prepare payroll-related compliance, including:
- Payroll Tax
- Workers Compensation annual reporting
- Portable Long Service Leave
- Reconcile wages and superannuation accounts
BAS Compliance
- Prepare and lodge:
- Business Activity Statements (BAS)
- Instalment Activity Statements (IAS)
- Reconcile GST and PAYGW accounts
- Assist with ATO lodgement preparation
Other Responsibilities
- Conduct monthly account reviews to ensure:
- All balance sheet accounts are reconciled
- Revenue and expenses are accurately coded
- Project tracking is correctly assigned
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting and/or
- Certified Public Accountant (Philippines)
Experience and Skills
- Advanced proficiency and certification in Xero Accounting
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Australian GST, BAS, and IAS
- Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, IF statements, and lookups
Personal Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
- Driven to improve operational efficiency and deliver high-quality results
Software & Tools
Accounting & Payroll
- Xero Accounting (advanced proficiency required)
- Dext (experience required)
- KeyPay (advantage)
- Fathom (advantage)
Practice Management & Collaboration
- Karbon
- Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
- Ignition
- Google Workspace
- Slack