General Accountant

Accounts Bridge Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounts Bridge Pty Ltd – Campbellfield VIC is seeking a capable accounting professional to prepare financial statements and reports for clients. You will review balance sheets, P&L statements, maintain accurate records, reconcile bank accounts, and manage payroll while using Xero, QuickBooks and other accounting systems.

The role focuses on delivering accurate accounting work within tight timeframes and providing client support across a diverse Australian client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience preparing financial statements and accounting reports.
• Experience with balance sheets, P&L statements and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and accounting reports for clients.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records.
• Performing bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Processing payroll and maintaining related financial records.
• Assisting with bookkeeping and accounting compliance activities.
• Reviewing financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting clients with accounting and financial queries.
• Using accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and other relevant accounting systems.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Professional accounting experience

Experience with reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Other accounting software

Job description

Accounts Bridge Pty Ltd – Campbellfield VIC

Your responsibilities will include preparing financial statements and accounting reports for clients, preparing and reviewing balance sheets and profit and loss statements, maintaining accurate and organised financial records, performing bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies, maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records, processing payroll and maintaining related financial records, assisting with bookkeeping and accounting compliance activities, reviewing financial information for accuracy and completeness, assisting clients with accounting and financial queries, using accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and other relevant accounting systems, and maintaining client records and ensuring accounting work is completed accurately and within required timeframes.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and accounting reports for clients
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheets and profit and loss statements
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records
• Performing bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Processing payroll and maintaining related financial records
• Assisting with bookkeeping and accounting compliance activities
• Reviewing financial information for accuracy and completeness
• Assisting clients with accounting and financial queries
• Using accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and other relevant accounting systems

About you

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• Relevant professional accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements and accounting reports
• Experience with balance sheets, profit and loss statements and account reconciliations
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience processing payroll
• Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competitive salary of AUD $80,000 – $85,000 + superannuation
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a diverse Australian clients base
• Professional development and career progression opportunities

About us

Accounts Bridge Chartered Accountants provides accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and financial services to a diverse range of Australian clients.