The AU Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the Bookkeeping, client payments and BAS compliance tasks for our clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- BAS compliance
- Reviewing GST coding
- P&L and BS review to ensure correct entries
- Report preparation
- Bookkeeping and Accounts payable
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Cash float reconciliation
- Debtor entries
- Review Receipt Bank AP invoices in Xero
- Aged payable review
- Account summary report preparation
- Client Payment preparation
- Create the batch payment
- Collate and review supporting documents
Internal Systems & Software
- Xero
- QBO
- Office 365 (including Microsoft Teams)
- HubOne/SharePoint
- ReceiptBank (OCR)
- CCH iFirm (Practice Management)
- Igloo (Client's internal resources)
- Nitro Pro
Qualifications:
- 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with at least 23 years handling Australian accounting or BAS compliance.
- Experience working in public practice, outsourced accounting firms, or supporting Australian clients is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of BAS preparation, GST coding, and bookkeeping processes.
- Hands-on experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks Online.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations, accounts payable, debtor entries, and financial report preparation.
- Familiarity with tools such as Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) or similar document processing software is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review P&L and Balance Sheet entries for accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work with offshore teams and Australian clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Office 365, particularly Excel.
- Accounting degree or equivalent qualification is preferred; CPA/CA studies or intention to pursue certification is a plus.
