Location: Remote / Work From Home

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Australian Accounting & Professional Services

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) to support Australian businesses with end-to-end accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and compliance functions.

This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of Australian accounting standards, taxation legislation, GST, BAS, payroll, financial reporting, and month-end processes.

The successful candidate will work directly with Australian clients and stakeholders, managing accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Ideal Offshore Candidate (Mandatory)

The ideal candidate will possess:

CPA or CA Qualification (Mandatory)
5–10+ years Australian Accounting Experience (Mandatory)
Previous experience working for an Australian accounting firm or Australian business
Strong knowledge of Australian Taxation and ATO requirements
Proven experience with BAS, IAS, GST, Payroll and Superannuation
Advanced proficiency in Xero
Strong understanding of Australian financial reporting requirements
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts
Prepare Profit & Loss statements
Prepare Balance Sheet reports
Maintain General Ledger accuracy
Perform month-end and year-end close procedures
Assist with budgeting and forecasting
Analyse financial performance and identify discrepancies

Accounts Payable (AP)

Process supplier invoices
Reconcile supplier statements
Manage payment runs
Resolve supplier account discrepancies
Monitor outstanding liabilities

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Generate and issue invoices
Monitor debtor balances
Follow up overdue accounts
Reconcile customer payments
Produce aged receivables reports

BAS, GST & Compliance

Prepare and lodge BAS
Prepare and lodge IAS
Complete GST reconciliations
Ensure compliance with ATO requirements
Maintain accurate taxation records

Taxation

Prepare Individual Tax Returns
Prepare Company Tax Returns
Prepare Trust Tax Returns
Prepare Partnership Tax Returns
Assist with tax planning strategies
Support year-end tax compliance activities
Liaise with external accountants and advisors

Payroll & Superannuation

Process payroll accurately and on time
Calculate PAYG obligations
Manage Superannuation payments
Process leave entitlements
Ensure Fair Work compliance requirements are met

Reconciliations

Bank reconciliations
Credit card reconciliations
General ledger reconciliations
Payroll reconciliations
Intercompany reconciliations

Essential Requirements

Mandatory

CPA or CA Qualified
5–10+ years Australian Accounting experience
Extensive experience preparing BAS and IAS
Strong Australian taxation knowledge
Strong AP and AR experience
Advanced Xero experience
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
Experience preparing management reports
Excellent communication skills
Stable work history

Highly Desirable

Australian Public Practice experience
MYOB experience
QuickBooks experience
ASIC compliance experience
Payroll Tax experience
FBT knowledge
Division 7A knowledge
Multi-entity accounting experience
Construction, Property, Professional Services, or SME experience

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

BAS and IAS lodged accurately and on time
Tax compliance deadlines met
Monthly reports completed by agreed deadlines
AP and AR managed within KPI targets
Reconciliations completed accurately each month
Payroll processed accurately and on schedule
High level of accuracy across all accounting functions
Strong stakeholder and client satisfaction

What Success Looks Like

Accurate and timely financial reporting
Full compliance with Australian taxation requirements
Efficient AP and AR management
Well-maintained accounting records
Proactive identification of financial issues and opportunities
Trusted support for Australian business owners and management teams

Non-Negotiable Requirements

CPA or CA Qualified

5–10+ Years Australian Accounting Experience

BAS & Tax Preparation Experience

AP & AR Experience

Advanced Xero Experience

Excellent English Communication Skills

Experience Working With Australian Businesses or Accounting Firms

Chartered Accountant (CPA/CA) AP, AR, BAS & Tax Accountant