Senior Accountant - AUS

Veracity Group; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Group is seeking a diligent accounting professional to support daily financial operations across Australia. You will prepare and reconcile bank statements, process supplier invoices, manage payroll and statutory reporting, and help deliver timely financial statements.

The role requires CA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent, a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and 2–3 years Australian experience. Proficiency with Xero or MYOB and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified CA, CPA, or CIMA or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 2–3 years accounting experience in an Australian business.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll, superannuation, STP, BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and accounts monthly and year-end.
• Process supplier bills with coding, approval and data entry.
• Generate and issue customer invoices on time.
• Process payroll in line with Fair Work and ATO requirements.
• Maintain the general ledger, journals and subsidiary accounts.
• Prepare and lodge BAS and GST returns accurately and on time.
• Support year-end audit and financial statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Commitment to deadlines

Self-learning

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Job description

• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and credit card accounts monthly and at year-end
• Process supplier bills accurately and on time, including coding, approval and data entry
• Prepare and process supplier and other payments via EFT, BPAY, cheque and credit card
• Manage supplier email inboxes and correspondence, resolving queries and statement discrepancies promptly
• Calculate, track and reconcile supplier rebates and make sure all entitlements are claimed
• Generate and issue accurate customer invoices on time
• Process employee payroll in line with Fair Work and ATO requirements
• Manage superannuation contributions and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, including year-end STP finalisation
• Maintain the general ledger, journals and subsidiary accounts
• Perform supplier, balance sheet and other monthly and ad hoc reconciliations, with full reviews at quarter-end and year-end
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Support the year-end audit
• Prepare and lodge BAS and GST return accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, FBT and other statutory obligations
• Develop and monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Take on additional duties and projects as directed by management

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Part-qualified or fully qualified CA, CPA, CIMAor equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance
• Minimum 2-3 years' accounting experience within an Australian business
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll, superannuation, STP, BAS, GST, FBT and payroll tax
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB) and strong Excel skills

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Attention to detail: takes great care to ensure all work is complete and correct
• Accuracy: produces reliable, error-free financial records, reports and lodgements
• Commitment to deadlines: plans and prioritises work to consistently meet daily, monthly and statutory deadlines
• Self-learning: proactively keeps up to date with changes in accounting standards, tax and payroll legislation and systems
• Integrity & confidentiality: handles sensitive financial and payroll information professionally

Working Opportunities from Home/office on AUS Calendar