Accountant/Bookkeeper

1LM Finance Advisory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Above-market pay

Job summary

1LM Finance Advisory in Canberra is seeking a casual/part-time team member to manage day-to-day financial operations and support the business through accurate reporting, compliance and administration.

The role is hands-on, detail-oriented and offers autonomy with 20–25 hours per week, potentially increasing as the business grows. You will handle bookkeeping through to trial balance, payroll processing, BAS and payroll tax lodgement, and general admin.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally to trial balance level.
• Knowledge of BAS and Payroll Tax obligations and lodgement processes.
• Experience processing payroll (including compliance requirements).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Perform bookkeeping/accounting duties through to trial balance, including month-end reporting.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and Payroll Tax returns.
• Maintain corporate records (customer and supplier contracts).
• Report and analyse financial and business performance for Directors.
• Provide general corporate and business administration support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

BAS & Payroll Tax

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Organisation

Internal controls

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications

Tools

MYOB

Job description

1LM is a leading professional services business based in Canberra serving large Commonwealth Government departments, private sector and not-for profits. With a team of highly skilled professionals across a number of domains, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our dedicated team enjoy:

A collaborative, empowering and supportive team environment

A focus on work-life balance including hybrid working arrangements

Above-market pay/incentive arrangements

About the role

We are seeking a casual/part-time team member to manage our day-to-day financial operations and support the business through accurate reporting, compliance, and administration. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working across the full bookkeeping cycle as well as broader business administration. It offers a high degree of autonomy and would suit an experienced accountant or bookkeeper who is seeking flexibility in their working arrangements.

The role currently requires 20-25 hours per week however this may increase with growth in the overall business. The duties will include but not be limited to:

Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable

Process payroll accurately and on time

Perform bookkeeping/accounting duties through to trial balance, including month-end reporting

Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Payroll Tax returns

Maintain corporate records, including customer and supplier contracts

Report and analyse financial and business performance for the Directors

Provide general corporate and business administration support to help keep operations running smoothly

About You

Along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, you will have:

Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally to trial balance level

Sound knowledge of BAS and Payroll Tax obligations and lodgement processes

Experience processing payroll (including relevant compliance requirements)

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident using accounting software (MYOB or similar)

Strong attention to detail, curiosity and a pro-active approach to implementing effective internal controls

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to Directors/non-finance stakeholders

A proactive, adaptable approach — comfortable pitching in on general business administration as needed

Relevant qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping would be highly regarded.