Accountant

seek.com.au; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parramatta Accounting & Tax Practice is seeking a committed bookkeeper/assistant accountant for a full-time position reporting to the Managing Partner. The role requires 3–4 years of accounting practice experience and training will be provided.

Responsibilities include AR/AP, payroll, BAS preparation, tax returns assistance for companies and individuals, and generating client reports using Xero, Xero Tax and QuickBooks. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience in an accounting practice environment.
• Accounting degree required.
• Xero and QuickBooks experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Process payroll for clients.
• Prepare BAS and assist with tax returns for entities and individuals.
• Assist with client reporting and ad‑hoc queries.
• Prepare analytical reports under supervision.
• Involve in SMSF tax returns using BGL.
• Coordinate with clients and support office administration.
• Utilize Xero, Xero Tax and QuickBooks in daily tasks.

Skills

Accounting aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

About us

We are an Accounting and Tax Practice based in heart of Parramatta and we have been in business for 10 year and growing rapidly. We have great mix of clients from various industries.

About the role

Our main office is currently looking for an COMMITTED bookkeeper/assistant accountant for a full-time. This is a role that reports directly to Managing Partner. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible who has 3-4 year experience in an accounting practice environment. Necessary training and hand over will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable


• Accounts Payable


• Payroll management for clients


• Ad Hoc Clients reporting and queries


• Preparation of Business Activity Statements (BAS)


• Assisting in preparation of Tax Returns for companies and Individuals


• Assisting in the Preparation of analytical reports guided by the manager


• SMSF Tax Returns Preparation on BGL


• Involve in ad-hoc projects when required


• Identify needs and opportunities for process improvements


• General office administration functions


• Working on Xero, Xero Tax and QuickBooks


• Co-ordination with clients


• Flexible and Friendly Work Environment

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have

• Previous 3-4 years experience in an accounting and tax practiceis MUST


• Accounting Degree


• Xero-QuickBooks experience MUST MUST!!


• Preferred to have knowledge of BGL


• Good knowledge of debits and credits


• High attention to detail


• Well self-organized with an ability to multi task


• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Want to follow a career in finance or accounting


• Intermediate to Advanced computer literacy and understanding of Microsoft Office suite ( Excel & Word skills highly desirable) MUST


• Working rights in Australia