Part-Time Accountant & Controller Support (Xero)

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

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.