Xero Accountant (Hybrid)

FastLane Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Public holidays swapping

Medical insurance reimbursements

Exposure to complex clients

Career development support

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

FastLane Group is hiring a Xero Accountant for a Sydney-based client delivering accounting, tax and advisory services to high-value clients in Malaysia. The position is on-site initially for 3 months, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative onshore/offshore team.

You will manage financial statements, tax filings and bookkeeping, while supporting junior members and contributing to client value delivery. Strong Xero skills and accounting knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a client servicing role.
• Proven experience working with Xero accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Preference for familiarity with Xero, MYOB, Smart Workpapers and Microsoft 365.
• Additional familiarity with QuickBooks, BGL and FYI Docs is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, activity statements and bookkeeping for diverse clients.
• Collaborate with Malaysian and Australian team members to deliver client service.
• Provide timely, accurate information and minimize rework.
• Onboard and support junior team members as a buddy and mentor.
• Contribute to firm-wide improvements and value delivery.

Skills

Accounting experience

Xero experience

Accounting principles

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Smart Workpapers

Microsoft 365

QuickBooks

BGL

FYI Docs

Job description

We are looking for a Xero Accountant on behalf of a Sydney-based client that provides professional business services, helping clients achieve growth through financial expertise and strategic advisory. This role involves working with larger clients, complex business structures, and high-net-worth individuals, delivering accounting, tax, and advisory services, while also supporting junior team members.

Salary range: RM 4,000 to RM 8,000/month (based on skills & experience)

Work arrangement: On-site presence required at the initial stage, for 3 months.

Key Responsibilities

The role of a Xero Accountant is an individual contributor position with responsibilities across three domains:

i. Client Focus: Work both independently and collaboratively with Malaysian and Australian team members to deliver outstanding client service across business services, compliance, tax, and value-added services.

ii. Team Focus: Participate as an active team member to promote a motivating and engaging culture that supports team members in performing at their best and developing their skills and careers.

iii. Firm Focus: Contribute to achieving the Firm’s client value proposition, employee value proposition, and financial objectives.

Client Focus

• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, activity statements, bookkeeping, and other tasks as required, including all associated electronic workpapers for clients across various industries and structures.


• Work diligently to prepare information in a timely manner, with strong attention to detail, while striving to minimise rework.


• Actively apply concepts learned from technical training to improve client outcomes and take on increasingly complex and challenging tasks.


• Provide professional and timely communication to the team to ensure efficient client service.


• Identify value-add opportunities for the Firm to provide additional support to clients.

Team Focus

• Collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore team members to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of work.


• Contribute to team discussions that drive improvements in collaboration and value delivery.


• Assist new team members as a “buddy” to support onboarding, team integration, progress, and skills development.

Firm Focus

• Support the Firm’s financial management, including:


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  • Meeting individual budgets, timeframes, productivity, and recovery targets
  
  
  • Completing accurate daily timesheets
  
  
  
  


• Continuously develop technical and professional skills through:


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  • Taking the initiative to research technical matters
  
  
  • Participating in training and development activities
  
  
  • Contributing to team meetings
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to ongoing improvements in the Firm’s systems and procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a client servicing role


• Proven experience working with Xero accounting software


• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices


• Preferred: Xero, MYOB, Smart Workpapers, Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)


• Additional: QuickBooks, BGL, FYI Docs


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to work


• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team


• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• Confident in problem-solving, researching tasks, and working effectively with an Australia-based team across onshore and offshore locations


• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive mindset

Benefits & Perks:

• Hybrid working arrangement, after probation.


• Public holidays swapping.


• Reimbursements of medical insurance premiums


• Exposure to complex clients and high-value business advisory.


• Career development and mentorship opportunities.


• Support for professional qualifications and continuous learning.