AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant (Remote | Full-Time | Australian Business Hours)

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

Manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients.
Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
Process payroll, superannuation, leave entitlements, and STP.
Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries.
Prepare BAS and IAS working papers and assist with lodgements.
Manage supplier payments and customer invoicing.
Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Assistant Accounting

Assist with month-end and year-end close.
Prepare management reports and financial reports.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Process accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals.
Support budgeting and cash flow reporting.
Assist in preparing workpapers for tax returns and financial statements.
Support senior accountants with ATO compliance requirements.
Identify and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Australian bookkeeping and/or accounting experience.
Experience supporting Australian accounting firms or businesses.
Strong understanding of Australian accounting standards and ATO requirements.
Proven experience with:

BAS & IAS
GST
Payroll
Superannuation
STP
Bank Reconciliations
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Journal Entries
Month-End Close
General Ledger
Financial Reporting

Advanced proficiency in Xero (required).
Experience with MYOB, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or SAP is advantageous.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal English communication.
Ability to manage multiple clients independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Xero Certified Advisor.
Experience working in an Australian public practice or outsourced accounting firm.
Experience reviewing junior bookkeepers work.

Ideal Offshore Candidate (Mandatory)

The ideal candidate will possess:

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

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

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