Accountant

Au Accounting Office; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus superannuation

CA/CPA pathway support

Professional development opportunities

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

AU Accounting Office is seeking a motivated Accountant to join our Sydney team on a full-time basis. You will manage day-to-day accounting for diverse clients, prepare financial statements, tax returns and BAS/IAS, and help with year-end planning.

We offer the potential for CA/CPA development, a supportive team, and flexible hybrid working arrangements in Sydney. Strong attention to detail and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline.
• At least one year of hands-on experience as an Accountant, ideally in an accounting firm.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian accounting principles, tax rules and financial reporting.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS.
• Confidence using accounting software — Xero in particular — as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good organisational instincts.
• Clear communication, whether working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, P&L, cash flow) and review them before issue.
• Manage month-end journals, accruals and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.
• Handle BAS and IAS lodgements, including GST reconciliations and PAYG instalments.
• Keep fixed asset registers up to date, manage depreciation and disposals.
• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations monthly and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist shaping budgets and accounting policies to support smart financial decisions.
• Support year-end tax planning, financial reporting and FBT returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

AU Accounting Office (AUAO) is an established accounting firm based in Chatswood, Sydney, founded in 2016. We provide professional accounting and tax services to a broad client base — including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts. Beyond day-to-day compliance, we act as a trusted problem-solving consultant, business development advisor and tax planner, supporting our clients' journey from start-up to long-term success. Our ambition is to be more than an accountant — to be your platform and your network.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Sydney team on a full-time basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting for a diverse portfolio of clients, including:

• Putting together accurate financial statements — balance sheets, profit and loss and cash flow — and reviewing them before they go out the door.
• Getting across each client's month-end journals, accruals and transactions, and checking them for accuracy and compliance.
• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts, and making sure nothing slips past the deadline.
• Preparing income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, companies and trusts.
• Handling BAS and IAS lodgements, including GST reconciliations and staying on top of PAYG instalments.
• Keeping clients' fixed asset registers up to date — managing depreciation, additions and disposals.
• Working through general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations each month, chasing down discrepancies and making the necessary adjustments.
• Helping shape budgets and accounting policies that support smart financial decision-making for our clients.
• Supporting year-end tax planning, financial reporting and FBT returns.
• Keeping our internal financial controls and processes in good shape, so everything stays compliant with accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Carrying out financial investigations and supporting audit-related work as it comes up.
• Offering clients clear, practical accounting and tax advice, and reporting to the Managing Director.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this position, you'll need to bring:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or a related discipline.
• At least one year of hands-on experience working as an Accountant, ideally within an accounting firm.
• A solid working knowledge of Australian accounting principles, tax rules and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements, income tax returns and BAS/IAS.
• Confidence using accounting software — Xero in particular — as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with good organisational instincts.
• A careful eye for detail, and the ability to manage several client accounts and deadlines at once.
• Clear communication, whether you're working independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of $80,000 – $90,000 plus superannuation, reviewed as you grow in the role.
• Structured professional development, with support towards your CA/CPA pathway if that's where you're headed.
• A supportive, down-to-earth team that's happy to share knowledge and pitch in when deadlines bite.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to help you balance the workload with life outside the office.