Accountant – Australian Accounting

Employment Details

·      Industry: Australian Accounting

·      Employment type: Full-time

·      Work arrangement: Permanent work from home

·      Company: RA Advisory Business Accountants

·      Company’s website Link - https://raadvisory.com.au/

Job Description

Due to continued growth, we have an opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our team. We are a small team that prides ourselves on delivering superior accounting, taxation and advisory services to our clients. We value work-life balance and work in a friendly, relaxed, and professional workspace.

Required Skills:

·      At least 2 to 3 years of experience in an Australian bookkeeping, accounting or taxation role.

·      Relevant accounting qualification, degree; currently studying towards CA, CPA or equivalent is desirable.

·      Basic to intermediate understanding of Australian accounting and taxation concepts.

·      Experience with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

·      Exposure to payroll processing, including fair-work award rates.

·      Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

·      Excellent communication skills including verbal & writing skills.

·      Experience using Xero, Xero Practice Manager, etc.

·      Ability to communicate professionally with clients and respond to queries.

·      Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

·      Interest in using artificial intelligence tools and learning new technologies.

·      Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a remote team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Under supervision and with opportunities for ongoing development, your responsibilities may include:

·      Maintaining bookkeeping records for Australian clients.

·      Processing transactions and performing bank and account reconciliations.

·      Assisting with end-of-financial-year payroll finalisation and Single Touch Payroll reporting.

·      Communicating directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and support timely completion of engagements.

·      Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships and individuals.

·      Assisting with the preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS and GST-related work.

·      Liaising with the ATO and other government departments or service providers, where required.

·      Maintaining accurate working papers and supporting documentation.

·      Learning and applying new accounting software, systems and AI-enabled tools.

·      Supporting senior accountants with general accounting, taxation and advisory tasks.

Perks and Benefits

·      Standard working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

·      5 days working, Monday to Friday employment.

·      Permanent, full-time, work-from-home position.

·      Open to applicants from all locations.

·      Salary negotiable based on experience, skills and previous remuneration.

·      Supportive, relaxed and professional working environment.

·      Opportunities for training, mentoring and career progression.

·      Exposure to a broad range of Australian accounting, taxation and bookkeeping engagements.

Industry

• Australian Accounting