Intermediate Accountant - Outsourced Finance - Remote Working

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Accountant for outsourced finance work, primarily remote with one in-office day monthly in Sydney CBD. You will manage VCFO services for a select client portfolio and collaborate with onshore/offshore juniors.

Strong client interaction and technology use are required. The ideal candidate has a tertiary accounting qualification, CA/CPA status, and at least 3 years in business services or management accounting, with Xero/XPM

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary accounting qualification is required.
• CA/CPA qualification - enrolled, working towards, or completed.
• Minimum of 3 years in business services or management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Outsourced CFO duties: Budgeting and forecasting, month-end accounting, monthly/quarterly/annual reporting.
• Assist tax team with year-end financials, tax returns, and payroll tax tasks.
• Develop systems to improve client reporting and efficiency.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Xero

XPM

Job description

Intermediate Accountant - Outsourced Finance - Remote Working

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Remote work - with 1 day per month in office in Sydney CBD

CA firm - Tech savvy, high-growth and forward-thinking

My client is a cloud-based CA practice with 3 Directors and 20 staff. The firm's key service offering is their virtual CFO services. In addition they also provide tax and annual compliance, strategic advice and R&D consulting.

They aim to use technology to deliver smarter, simpler, and more efficient accounting solutions. A good portion of the firm’s clientele are start-ups and tech industry clients, along with a whole host of other industries catered for as well. Clients can range from businesses that are pre-revenues up to approx. $30 million in annual turnover. The team here in Australia is supported by offshore counterparts in the Philippines.

They are now seeking an experienced Intermediate to Senior level Accountant to join their team. This role will work closely with the Directors to manage VCFO services and a smaller component of tax compliance, for a select portfolio of clients. You will also work collaboratively with junior team members both onshore and offshore.

This is a client-facing role, so it would suit someone who enjoys engaging with clients and developing relationships.

Team culture is a critical element for the business as it continues to grow. Following closely behind that is a genuine care and passion for what they do, and motivation to do great things. This is not a environment where you will be micromanaged. They are seeking a go-getter who will own their tasks, work autonomously, and be excited to get out of bed every day to make their clients' lives better.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing business with a laid-back and down-to-earth culture. The firm provides all team members with necessary technology and home office set-up (including a work phone), have a highly flexible approach to work, and have regular social and team based events to remain connected.

Key duties will include:

• Outsourced CFO duties including: Budgeting and forecasting, Month-end Accounting, Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reporting, Monthly Consolidated reporting
• Assist the tax team to prepare and review: Year-end Financials & Tax Returns, Quarterly and Monthly Activity Statements, Payroll Tax, FBT
• System and efficiency development for clients
• Managing client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction
• Identifying opportunities for value-added services and provide proactive recommendations to clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior accountants, providing guidance and support on technical accounting matters
• Utilise app advisory platforms such as Fathom, Spotlight Reporting & Visible to improve existing reporting for clients and stakeholders

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A relevant tertiary level qualification
• CA/CPA qualification - be enrolled, working towards, or have completed
• A minimum of 3 years experience in business services and/or management accounting
• Strong experience with relevant accounting systems including Xero & XPM
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience dealing with reporting tools such as Spotlight Reporting & Visible and exposure to the start-up industry/start-up clients would be highly advantageous, but not essential