Australian Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant

Cogentnext Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogentnext Technologies invites an experienced Australian Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end bookkeeping for Australian clients from India. You will handle portfolios across BAS, GST, PAYG, payroll processing, and financial reporting, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow analysis.

The role demands 8+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with Xero and/or MYOB, with the ability to work independently and coordinate with Australian clients and

Qualifications

• 8 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Australian accounting and bookkeeping.
• GST, BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and STP.
• Excel and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Handle AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end closing.
• Prepare and assist with BAS, GST, and PAYG requirements.
• Process Australian payroll, including PAYG, Superannuation, and STP.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management reports.
• Assist with year-end accounts, tax preparation, and compliance.
• Communicate directly with Australian clients and accountants.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

8+ years experience

Australian accounting

GST BAS PAYG

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Communication skills

Independent multi-client management

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Job Description Australian Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant

Experience: 8+ Years
Location: India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Australian Business Hours / India Evening Shift

Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Australian Bookkeeper / Senior Accountant to manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for Australian clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting activities.
• Handle AP, AR, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end closing.
• Prepare and assist with BAS, GST, and PAYG requirements.
• Process Australian payroll, including PAYG, Superannuation, and STP.
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and management reports.
• Assist with year-end accounts, tax preparation, and compliance.
• Communicate directly with Australian clients and accountants.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Strong experience in Australian accounting and bookkeeping.
• Good knowledge of GST, BAS, PAYG, Superannuation, and STP.
• Strong hands-on experience with Xero and/or MYOB.
• Experience with Australian clients, accounting firms, or BAS/tax practices preferred.
• Excellent Excel and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients.

Preferred: Immediate / Short Notice Joiners.