AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

AU Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant -RemoteLocation: Remote / Work From Home Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Australian Accounting & Professional Services About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Australian Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join our growing team. 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 Originally posted on Himalayas Employment type: Full Time Seniority: Mid-level Categories: Bookkeeper, Assistant-Accountant, Accounting-Clerk, Accounts-Payable-Clerk, Accounts-Receivable-Clerk, Assistant-Bookkeeper, Bookkeeping-Assistant, Accounting-Bookkeeper, Australian-Bookkeeper, Accounting-Assistant, Accounts-Assistant, Australian-Bookkeeping, Finance Job functions: Finance Timezone restrictions: 8