Part-time Accountant Tue & Thu

Private Advertiser; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to support the CFO in day-to-day financial management and act as second-in-command within the finance function. This part-time, office-based role is based in Sydney CBD and currently requires Tue and Thu with potential to extend to 3 days including Friday.

Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, month-end close, reconciliations, cash flow and BAS/IAS lodgements, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong Xero knowledge and experience.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, payroll legislation and tax compliance.
• Experience managing multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Process payroll.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closes.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial reports.
• Monitor weekly cash flow.
• Lodge BAS and payroll tax returns.
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with external accountants.
• Provide general office administration.
• Undertake other accounting duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Proactive

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 CFO with the day-to-day financial management of the business and act as second-in-charge within the finance function.

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 payroll
• 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
• Liaise with external accountants
• Provide general office administration and operational support
• Undertake other accounting duties as required

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
• Strong experience and 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