Accountant

seek.com.au; Canberra; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Seek is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our growing Canberra team. This part-time role offers variety across a diverse portfolio of businesses and ongoing learning opportunities every day.

You will manage day-to-day finance tasks including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll, BAS lodgement, and month-end reporting, with exposure to cloud-based accounting systems like Xero.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting across multiple entities.
• Exposure to a variety of industries, preferably including construction and/or retail.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Excellent computer and technology skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Organised, detail-oriented and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Payroll processing
• BAS preparation and lodgement
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting and general accounting tasks
• Supporting process improvements and finance administration as required

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Accounting

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Accountant / Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of businesses spanning multiple industries, providing variety and ongoing learning opportunities every day.

If you're someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, embraces technology, and has a genuine can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

Accountant/Bookkeeper (Part-Time – 3 Days per Week)

Working closely with management you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance function across a number of entities, including:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Payroll processing
• BAS preparation and lodgement
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting and general accounting tasks
• Supporting process improvements and finance administration as required

About You

You are organised, detail-oriented and enjoy taking ownership of your work. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and are always willing to learn and develop your skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting across multiple entities
• Exposure to a variety of industries, preferably including construction and/or retail
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Excellent computer and technology skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed

What We Offer

• Part-time role – 3 days per week
• A varied role across multiple businesses and industries
• Exposure to modern cloud-based accounting systems and technology
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to learn, grow and expand your skills
• Flexible, long-term position with an established and growing business

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you can make a genuine contribution across a diverse group of businesses, we'd love to hear from you.