Accounting Assistant

Kelly+Partners; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Community Service Leave

Harbour views

Modern offices

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Kelly+Partners North Sydney is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join a close-knit team serving a growing client base. You will support a Partner, manage client administration and accounting tasks, triage client enquiries, and help with GST/PAYG registrations and BAS preparation.

You will be hands-on, highly organised and dedicated to delivering an exceptional client experience. You will coordinate documentation, liaise with the ATO, draft invoices, and maintain accurate client records, while

Qualifications

• Cares deeply about the client experience
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to manage competing priorities and stay organised
• Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action
• Foundational understanding of accounting and Australian tax concepts
• Able to triage accounting and tax enquiries appropriately
• Confident in communicating with clients, the ATO and internal team
• Uses sound judgement to escalate when needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains professionalism and discretion with confidential information
• Keen to learn and grow technical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Be a key point of contact for clients, providing responsive, professional service
• Support the Partner with day-to-day administration of their client portfolio
• Manage and triage incoming client enquiries, identifying what can be actioned and what needs input
• Proactively follow up clients for information and documentation
• Download and collate ATO reports and statements for the accounting team
• Prepare and process tax registrations (GST and PAYG)
• Assist with ABN and TFN applications
• Liaise with the ATO on routine client matters
• Assist accountants with BAS preparation and administration
• Prepare and issue client invoices and assist billing administration
• Coordinate client documentation and communications
• Maintain accurate, well-organised client records
• Keep the Partner informed of urgent or technically complex matters
• Provide broader admin and accounting support to deliver an exceptional client experience

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Organisation

Proactive mindset

Accounting concepts

Tax concepts (Australia)

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Discretion

Willingness to learn

Job description

Our Mission

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission: \"to help our people, Private Business Owners, and the communities we work in Be Better\". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

About Kelly+Partners

• Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
• Winner of the Australian Business Awards for Employer of Choice 2022
• Awarded one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women 2023
• Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

Why Join Our North Sydney Office?

In addition to working in an organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following:

• A strong, established client base with long-term relationships
• Close connection to Partners and senior leaders
• Ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities
• Hands-on experience within a specialised Strata Tax team
• Mentorship and support from experienced professionals
• Clear opportunities for career growth and progression
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Community Service Leave
• Stunning harbour views and modern, light-filled offices
• Excellent transport links with less congestion than Sydney CBD
• Easy access to cafés, green spaces, and the waterfront

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Accounting Assistant who loves getting things done, notices the details others miss and is genuinely obsessed with delivering an amazing client experience.

Working closely with a Partner and their client portfolio, you’ll be the person who helps keep everything moving. You’ll combine outstanding administration and organisation with a practical understanding of accounting and tax, allowing you to understand client requests, gather what’s needed and triage matters to the right person.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy client portfolio and gets real satisfaction from making life easier for both clients and the Partner they support.

What you’ll be doing

You will provide hands-on support across client service, accounting administration and Partner support, including:

• Being a key point of contact for clients and providing responsive, professional and proactive service
• Supporting the Partner with the day-to-day administration of their client portfolio
• Managing and triaging incoming client enquiries, identifying what can be actioned directly and what requires accountant or Partner input
• Proactively following up clients for information and outstanding documentation
• Downloading and collating ATO reports, statements and other information required by the accounting team
• Preparing and processing tax registrations, including GST and PAYG registrations
• Assisting with ABN and TFN applications
• Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on routine client matters
• Assisting accountants with the preparation and administration of Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Preparing and issuing client invoices and supporting billing administration
• Coordinating client documentation, correspondence and administrative requirements
• Maintaining accurate and well‑organised client records
• Keeping the Partner across matters that are urgent, sensitive or require technical input
• Providing broader administrative and accounting support to help the team deliver an exceptional client experience

What we’re looking for

First and foremost, you’ll be someone who cares deeply about the client experience.

You will take ownership, follow things through and understand that seemingly small details can make a big difference to a client.

You’ll also bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
• A genuine passion for amazing client service
• Strong organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive mindset. You see what needs doing and get on with it
• A foundational understanding of accounting and Australian tax concepts
• The ability to understand and triage accounting and tax-related enquiries appropriately
• Confidence communicating with clients, the ATO and internal team members
• Sound judgement about what you can resolve and when something needs to be escalated
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential client information
• A willingness to learn and continue developing your technical knowledge

Who will thrive in this role?

You could have accounting experience, be studying accounting or commerce, or have worked in an accounting practice in a client service or administration capacity. What matters most is your mindset.

You love clients. You love detail. You love being organised. And you like knowing enough about accounting to understand what’s going on.

When a client contacts us, we want you thinking:

What does this client need? What can I take care of now? What information do we need? And who is the right person to get involved if this requires technical advice?

If you are someone who takes pride in making things happen, enjoys being the organisational right hand to a Partner and wants to build your accounting knowledge while delivering an outstanding client experience, we'd love to hear from you.