Hybrid Assistant Accountant — Broad Finance Exposure

Michael Page Australia; Sydney; Remote; AUD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is seeking an organised Part-time Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join our Finance team. This remote-friendly role starts with 2 days per week and offers flexible hours.

You will handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, reconcile in MYOB/XERO, and help keep books accurate and compliant. Experience with MYOB or XERO, and a Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping are preferred.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge and extensive experience using MYOB & XERO software's.
• Certificate 4 in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Professional with good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Great attention to detail.
• Driving license essential as client visit may be required.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable – Process supplier invoices, including checking, coding, entering and preparing invoices for payment approval
• Ledger Integrity – Complete bank, credit card and general account reconciliations in MYOB
• Month-End Support – Assist with month-end activities, including processing journals, accruals and balancing ledgers
• Accounts Receivable – Support basic accounts receivable activities as required, including customer invoices and debtor follow-up
• Data & Records – Maintain accurate and well‑organised and confidential finance records
• Query Resolution – Work collaboratively with staff, managers, customers and suppliers to resolve transactional discrepancies
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, workflows, data quality and efficiency

Skills

MYOB & XERO experience

Certificate 4 in Accounting/Bookkeep

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Autonomy & team work

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

MYOB

Xero

Job description

Job Description

Motivated, proactive and an eye for detail? Does this sound like you?

We are a boutique accounting firm based on Sydney's CBD. Our firm has been providing standout accounting and taxation services, solid business advisory, innovative structure advice and reliable secretarial services to a range of small to medium businesses.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Part-time experienced bookkeeper / client services assistant to join our fun and growing team.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

• Manage and maintain clients accounting software's
• Preparation of monthly & quarterly IAS & BAS
• Manage and process clients payroll
• Processing Superannuation Guarantee obligations
• General software coding and reconciling
• Investigative bookkeeping and ability to provide proactive improvements and solutions to ensure best practice
• Setting up new clients on accounting software's (Xero, MYOB)
• Transition clients onto new sofwares
• Ensuring clients are meeting all statutory deadlines
• Maintaining ATO, ABR, ASIC databases
• Assisting clients with various queries
• Assisting with phone calls and queries
• General Ad-hoc duties

Skills required

• Sound knowledge and extensive experience using MYOB & XERO software's
• Certificate 4 in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• Professional with good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Great attention to detail
• Driving license essential as client visit may be required
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team

Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia.

Job Description

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper to join our Finance team. This role is a part‑time position, initially for 2 days per week with flexible, fully remote working arrangements. It is ideal for a bookkeeping professional who enjoys working independently and contributing to the success of a growing business.

Working closely with the broader Finance team, you will support a range of day‑to‑day finance activities including accounts payable, basic record-keeping, reconciliations, and month‑end processes.

The scope and level of responsibility will be tailored to your experience. An experienced candidate may take ownership of a broader range of finance activities, while someone earlier in their career will be supported to build their capability and gradually take on additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable – Process supplier invoices, including checking, coding, entering and preparing invoices for payment approval
• Ledger Integrity – Complete bank, credit card and general account reconciliations in MYOB
• Month-End Support – Assist with month-end activities, including processing journals, accruals and balancing ledgers
• Accounts Receivable – Support basic accounts receivable activities as required, including customer invoices and debtor follow-up
• Data & Records – Maintain accurate and well‑organised and confidential finance records
• Query Resolution – Work collaboratively with staff, managers, customers and suppliers to resolve transactional discrepancies
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, workflows, data quality and efficiency

About you:

• You are reliable, highly organised and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. You take pride in producing accurate work, meeting deadlines and following tasks through to completion.
• You may have experience across bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or general finance administration. We do not expect you to have mastery over every single area on day one; your attention to detail, communication skills and willingness to learn matter most.
• Ideally, you bring experience across some or all the following areas:
  • End-to-end accounts payable or general finance administration
  • Completing bank or balance sheet reconciliations
  • Hand‑on experience with MYOB (or similar systems)
  • Microsoft Excel and general data management
  • A knack for identifying errors, investigating discrepancies and finding practical solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for managing vendor and internal queries.

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive hourly rate – $34-42/hr based on experience and technical accounting capability
• True Flexibility – 100% remote role with flexible hours across your 2 days per week
• Growth – Long‑term role with the opportunity to take on more scope as the business grows
• Impact – Work closely with business leadership in a supportive, collaborative environment