Part-time Accountant

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Seek.com.au in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced accountant to support the Financial Controller and act as second-in-charge. This part-time, office-based role covers Tue and Thu with potential to extend to 3 days including Friday.

You will manage AP/AR, payroll, month-end tasks, reconciliations, cash flow and tax lodgements while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The role requires independence and a professional approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, payroll legislation and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing multiple entities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• A mature, proactive and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Manage and process weekly payrolls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Monitor and manage weekly cash flow.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and Payroll Tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant taxation and payroll legislation.
• Undertake other accounting duties as required.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Payroll processing

Month-end close

reconciliations

Tax compliance

Multi-entity experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are a small company managing a diverse portfolio of entities based in Sydney CBD. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to support our Financial Controller’s daily financial management of the business and act as second-in-charge within the company.

This is a part-time, office-based position working Tue and Thu with the potential to increase to 3 days per week including Friday. Flexibility to work additional days during peak periods will also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Manage and process weekly payrolls
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial reports
• Monitor and manage weekly cash flow
• Prepare and lodge BAS, IAS and Payroll Tax returns
• Ensure compliance with relevant taxation and payroll legislation
• Undertake other accounting duties as required

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, payroll legislation and tax compliance requirements
• Experience managing multiple entities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Work independently and take ownership of their responsibilities.
• A mature, proactive and professional approach to work.