Australian Accountant

POP & Co; Australia; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

POP & Co, Hawthorn, Australia, is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our growing team on a full-time basis. You will manage end-to-end accounting tasks for SME clients, ensure compliance with Australian standards, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of Australian accounting experience, proficiency in Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks and advanced Excel, and strong communication skills to work with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Full or partial qualification in CIMA/ACCA/CPA.
• 3–4 years of accounting experience, ideally with Australian accounts.
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with an analytical mindset.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using numerous online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements per Australian accounting standards.
• Process payroll and lodge Single Touch Payroll.
• Prepare BAS/IAS, P&L, balance sheet, and aging reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation laws, GST, and ATO guidelines.
• Assist with internal/external audits and compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients via email, calls, and meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and client confidentiality.
• Identify process improvements and support automation initiatives.
• Understand client/jurisdiction requirements for all deliverables.
• Analyze MI data to detect trends and suggest improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CIMA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

POP & Co is an established outsourcing business based in Hawthorn, Australia, providing a range of services from accounting to digital marketing. Our client base consists of small to medium businesses and high net worth individuals, across a variety of industries.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and organised Accountant to join our fast expanding team, on a full-time basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
• Process payroll and lodge Single Touch Payroll.
• Prepare and review BAS/IAS, P&L, balance sheet, and aging reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Australian taxation laws, GST, and ATO guidelines.
• Assist with internal/external audits and compliance requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients via email, calls, and meetings to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold client confidentiality.
• Identify process improvements and support automation/efficiency initiatives.
• Ability to understand client and jurisdiction requirements and conform to them for all deliverables.
• Analyse the MI data collated by the team on regular basis to detect trends and suggesting improvisations.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Full/ Partial qualification in CIMA/ACCA/CPA
• 3 - 4 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Australian accounts
• Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with client-facing experience
• Ability to work accurately under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using numerous online platforms for research outreach
• Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
• A team player with a can do attitude