Accounting Assistant

About the role

Are you a detail-oriented administrative professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career? We are seeking a proactive Accounting Assistant to join our team in Camberwell. In this dynamic position, you will provide vital operational and administrative support directly to our Accounting Partner and wider accounting team, taking ownership of client onboarding, ATO coordination, and everyday workflow management.

Key responsibilities

• Entity & Client Setup: Manage onboarding paperwork and set up new clients, companies, and trusts, including ABN and TFN registrations.

• ATO Liaison: Oversee routine communications with the ATO, manage ATO portal updates, track lodgements, and follow up on payment arrangement queries.

• Partner Support: Assist the Accounting Partner with client correspondence, document drafting, meeting preparation, and general administrative workflows.

• Client Service: Act as a key point of contact for clients to collect necessary documentation, answer basic queries, and send timely lodgement reminders.

• General Administrative Support: Complete general admin tasks as assigned by the wider team to ensure smooth daily operations.

About you

• 2+ years of administrative experience within an accounting or professional services environment.

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting major preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin.

• Prior experience using Xero / Xero Practice Manager (or similar software) and the ATO Portal.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Exceptional organisational skills, high attention to detail, and a strong client-first mindset.