Assistant Accountant & Practice Support

About the Role

We are a small accounting practice looking for a capable, organised and proactive team member to support our accountants with a combination of accounting, bookkeeping, compliance and practice administration work. The purpose of the role is to take ownership of a broad range of accounting, bookkeeping, compliance and practice support responsibilities, helping keep client and internal work moving efficiently. This is not primarily a reception role. Reception and general administration are part of the position when required, but the core of the role is accounting and practice support.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Prepare monthly IAS and straightforward quarterly BAS

• Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, Xero reconciliations, coding and posting

• Assist with SMSF processing, audit preparation and finalisation

• Prepare supporting documentation and workpapers

Compliance and Practice Support

• Assist with Trust Account Audit and AML/CTF documentation and compliance requirements

• Maintain internal registers, templates, checklists and SOPs

• Assist with practice projects, process improvements and efficiency initiatives

• Follow up outstanding items and help keep compliance and client jobs progressing

General Practice Support

• Provide backup reception and telephone coverage when required

• Assist clients with straightforward enquiries and appointment bookings

• Maintain electronic and physical records

• Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the practice

About You

You will ideally be someone who:

• Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion

• Is proactive and does not need to be continually followed up

• Has strong attention to detail

• Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities

• Enjoys problem-solving

• Is comfortable working across accounting, compliance and administrative tasks

• Can follow established procedures while also identifying opportunities to improve them

• Is confident using technology and learning new systems

• Communicates professionally with clients and colleagues

• Knows when to ask questions, but is willing to investigate and work through issues first

Experience

Experience in an accounting practice, bookkeeping environment or similar financial administration role would be highly regarded.

Xero experience is strongly preferred.

Experience with any of the following would also be advantageous:

• Xero Practice Manager

• SMSF administration

• Class Super

• FYI Docs

• Payroll processing

• BAS and IAS preparation

• Accounting workpapers

• Electronic document signing and client verification systems

Formal accounting qualifications are not essential.

A Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping, accounting studies, or equivalent practical experience would be viewed favourably.