Client-Driven Accounting Assistant & Partner Support

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

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