Company Accountant / Finance Officer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Company Accountant / Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day accounting and statutory reporting requirements of multiple companies. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work independently and as part of a small team, taking the initiative to assist with a variety of accounting, finance and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function for multiple companies using Xero.

• Maintain accurate general ledgers, including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processing.

• Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.

• Prepare multi-entity accounts and group consolidation schedules, including intercompany reconciliations.

• Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly and annual BAS and other relevant statutory returns.

• Manage PAYG withholding, payroll-related reporting and superannuation payment and reporting obligations.

• Prepare and lodge taxable payments annual reports and other applicable payment and withholding reports.

• Prepare financial information, reconciliations and supporting schedules for management reporting.

• Liaise with external corporate auditors and coordinate audit information and supporting documentation.

About you

• A minimum of five years' accounting experience, including responsibility for the accounts of multiple companies.

• Advanced knowledge of and practical experience using Xero.

• Demonstrated experience in multi-entity accounting and group consolidations.

• Strong knowledge of BAS, PAYG withholding, superannuation and other Australian statutory reporting obligations.

• Experience liaising with and supporting external corporate auditors.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work accurately with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work effectively in a small team and use initiative to take on multiple tasks and responsibilities.

• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving ability.

• Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.