Accountant (DS - 07042025 - FTA)

Position: Accountant

Number of hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Australian Time zone

Overview:

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and analytical Accountant with Australian tax knowledge and experience to support the financial operations of the business. This role involves accurate bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, handling tax-related documentation, and providing financial insights. Proficiency in Xero is required. A CPA license is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate bookkeeping, including recording, reconciling, and maintaining financial transactions

• Prepare and review financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements

• Assist in the preparation of tax reports and filings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

• Audit individual accounts on a scheduled or ad hoc basis to check for accuracy and discrepancies

• Analyze financial data and perform ratio calculations to assess the company’s financial health

• Provide insights and recommendations on budgets, forecasts, and other financial decisions

• Publish and organize audited financial statements and maintain documentation

• Conduct financial research to support data-driven decisions and advisory services

• Perform other accounting and finance-related ad hoc tasks as assigned
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Accountant, preferably with Australian tax knowledge and experience

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax documentation

• Proficiency in using Xero accounting software (required)

• CPA certification is a plus but not required.

• Ability to explain complex financial data in a clear, understandable way

• High attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills

• Familiarity with accounting principles, compliance standards, and audit processes

• Proficient with current technologies (e.g., cloud services, desktop sharing, spreadsheets)

• Self-disciplined and capable of managing multiple tasks with limited supervision

• Strong communication and time-management skills

• Willingness to stay updated with the latest accounting tools and practices