AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant -Remote

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