Intermediate Accountant

seek.com.au; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an efficient accounting assistant to support a small team on a mix of accounting, taxation, and admin tasks.

You will work with senior accountants and clients, handling day-to-day operations, data entry, BAS/IAS preparation, and accounts to trial balance with good attention to detail. Experience with Xero and MS Office is preferred; 1–3 years in accounting or bookkeeping is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of BAS, GST, and basic compliance requirements.
• Experience preparing individual tax returns (basic to intermediate level).
• Competent with accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception support including greeting clients, answering calls, and managing general enquiries.
• Perform data entry, document processing, and maintenance of client records.
• Prepare and assist with BAS and IAS.
• Complete accounts to trial balance, including reconciliations and ledger maintenance.
• Prepare individual tax returns under supervision.
• Support workflow management, filing, and general office administration.
• Liaise with clients professionally and promptly to obtain required information.
• Assist senior accountants with ad‑hoc tasks and compliance work as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position offers a varied mix of accounting, taxation, and administrative duties. You will work closely with senior accountants and clients, supporting day‑to‑day operations and delivering accurate, timely work across multiple service areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reception support including greeting clients, answering calls, and managing general enquiries
• Perform data entry, document processing, and maintenance of client records
• Prepare and assist with Business Activity Statements (BAS) and IAS
• Complete accounts to trial balance, including reconciliations and ledger maintenance
• Prepare individual tax returns under supervision
• Support workflow management, filing, and general office administration
• Liaise with clients professionally and promptly to obtain required information
• Assist senior accountants with ad‑hoc tasks and compliance work as needed
• 1–3 years experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
• Strong understanding of BAS, GST, and basic compliance requirements
• Ability to complete accounts to trial balance confidently
• Experience preparing individual tax returns (basic to intermediate level)
• Competent with accounting software (Xero preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management
• Professional communication skills and a willingness to assist across the team
• Ability to work independently and follow established processes