Accountant/Bookkeeper

SEEK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEEK seeks a hands-on internal management and tax accountant for a wholesale and retail steel fabrication business and related entities. Based in Western Sydney, the role reports to the managing director and external accountants.

You will handle payroll, balance sheets, month-end, and monthly management reports, liaise with the external accountant for BAS, GST and year-end reconciliations. Ideal candidates have Australian accounting qualifications and 7–10 years of experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Australian based tertiary accounting qualification is required.
• 7–10 years of experience in commercial and cost accounting in Australia.
• Experience with GST and BAS preparation, payroll tax returns, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll for 50+ staff.
• Debtor and creditor management.
• Reconciliations.
• Balance sheet and month end processes.
• Producing monthly management reports.
• Provision of information to external accountant / Tax Agent.
• Preparation of year end reports and reconciliations for external accountant.

Skills

Accounting software

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Australian accounting degree

Job description

A full-time position for a friendly, organised and hardworking team member to fill the role of a hands‑on internal management and tax accountant for a wholesale and retail steel fabrication business and its associated entities (including trusts and a SMSF) responsible for reporting directly to the managing director/owner and external accountants.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional spoken and written English proficiency, equivalent to first‑language competency (Australian English conventions is essential). Complete with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

They must also must be honourable and demonstrate honesty, integrity, reliability and a consistently professional approach.

The business is a family run and owned business with the head office based in Western Sydney with the business operating nation‑wide.

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum skill set and qualifications :

Skills Required:

A full-time position for a friendly, organised and hardworking team member to fill the role of a hands‑on internal management and tax accountant for a wholesale and retail steel fabrication business and its associated entities (including trusts and a SMSF) responsible for reporting directly to the managing director/owner and external accountants.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional spoken and written English proficiency, equivalent to first‑language competency (Australian English conventions is essential). Complete with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

They must also must be honourable and demonstrate honesty, integrity, reliability and a consistently professional approach.

The business is a family run and owned business with the head office based in Western Sydney with the business operating nation‑wide.

The ideal candidate will possess the following minimum skill set and qualifications :

Skills Required:

• Excellent computer skills with experience in a variety of accounting software packages and excel
• Methodical and thorough approach to tasks
• Ability to manage and report to deadlines

Qualifications:

• Australian based tertiary accounting qualification with a minimum of 7 - 10 years work experience in the field of commercial and cost accounting in Australia
• Competency with the general ledger, journal entries and reconciliations
• Experience with GST and BAS preparation, payroll tax returns, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

Tasks will include:

• Payroll and associated tasks for 50+ staff
• Debtor and creditor management
• Reconciliations
• Balance sheet and month end processes
• Producing monthly management reports
• Provision of information to external accountant / Tax Agent
• Preparation of year end reports and reconciliations for external accountant