Senior Accountant

Gateway Tax and Advisory; Australia; Remote; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Tax & Advisory is seeking an experienced accountant to work closely with the Director in a fully remote role across Australia. You will manage client accounting, prepare management reports and budgets, and meet monthly with CEOs and senior staff to discuss financial performance.

You will lead end-to-end accounting, payroll using Employment Hero and Xero, and oversee workload management, while developing colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounting experience, including nonprofit exposure.
• Strong end-to-end accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Payroll experience using Employment Hero and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting including AP/AR, reconciliations, journals, fixed assets and month-end.
• Prepare monthly management reports with commentary on performance, variances and cash flow.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections with client management.
• Lead monthly financial discussions with senior staff and action follow-ups.
• Monitor grant income and expenditure, acquittals, and reporting under funding agreements.
• Process and reconcile payroll using Employment Hero and Xero, with payroll cover across clients.
• Review client work, guide junior staff and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare BAS, annual financial statements and income tax returns where applicable.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

CA/CPA/IPA

Payroll processing

Xero

Excel

Cloud-based systems

Communication of finances

Automation interest

Education

CA ANZ / CPA Australia / IPA membership

Tools

Employment Hero

Xero

Job description

Working closely with the Director, you will manage client accounting requirements, prepare management reports and budgets, and meet monthly with CEOs and senior staff to discuss financial performance. You will also manage team workloads, review client work and support the development of accounting and bookkeeping colleagues. You will need to be willing and able to step into other client work when required, particularly payroll, to ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

Managing end-to-end accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, journals, fixed assets and month-end processes.

Preparing monthly management reports with clear commentary on financial performance, budget variances and cash flow.

Developing annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections with client management.

Leading monthly financial discussions with senior staff and following through on agreed actions.

Monitoring grant and program income and expenditure, preparing acquittals and supporting reporting under funding agreements.

Processing and reconciling payroll using both Employment Hero and Xero, including associated reporting and providing payroll cover across clients.

Managing workloads and priorities, reviewing work and providing constructive guidance and feedback.

Preparing BAS, annual financial statements and income tax returns where applicable, and coordinating year-end workpapers and audit requirements.

Working with internal HR team to ensure approved employment changes are accurately reflected in payroll.

Maintaining financial controls and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

About you

A minimum of five years' accounting experience, preferably including at least two years in not-for-profit accounting.

Relevant accounting qualifications and professional membership or designation with CA ANZ, CPA Australia or IPA.

Strong experience in end-to-end accounting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Practical payroll processing experience using Employment Hero and Xero.

Experience managing workloads, reviewing client work and helping others develop their capabilities.

The ability to explain financial information clearly to people with different levels of financial knowledge.

Strong Xero and Excel skills and confidence working with cloud-based systems.

Curiosity about technology and a practical interest in using software, automation and AI effectively.

An approachable, collaborative manner and the ability to build positive relationships in a remote environment.

About us

Gateway Tax & Advisory supports predominantly not-for-profit organisations. Our work involves helping clients understand their finances, make informed decisions and develop the confidence and skills of their own people.

Fully remote work within Australia, with regular team contact and direct access to the Director.

Around $90,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience and suitability.

Salary reviews after probation and every 12 months.

Paid professional development and annual professional membership fees, with arrangements to be negotiated.

Dedicated time for agreed process and technology improvements.

The opportunity to grow into a broader role across the whole Gateway organisation.

A phone provided, with a remote locality allowance to be negotiated.

Meaningful client relationships and the opportunity to support organisations delivering valuable community services.