Finance Assistant

About the Role

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance operations of a fast-growing, impact-driven Australian business. You will be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, assisting with reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and Australian tax regulations.

If you're a CPA-qualified finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and experience supporting Australian businesses, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
Manage daily transactions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger entries
Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations

Month-End & Reporting
Support month-end and year-end closing activities
Prepare financial reports and summaries as needed by the Head of Finance

Compliance & Tax
Assist in meeting Australian tax obligations, including GST and BAS reporting
Liaise with external accountants and auditors when needed

Payroll & Financial Admin
Assist in payroll processing and employee reimbursements
Maintain financial records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes

Process Improvement
Support initiatives focused on systems improvement and finance process automation
Assist in documenting financial procedures

Other Responsibilities
Make necessary process suggestions and improvements which can help the team.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other related tasks and duties that may be assigned by the client later on.

About You
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification (required)
At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
Experience working with Australian businesses or familiarity with Australian accounting and tax standards (highly preferred)
Proficiency in Xero and Excel
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity
Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment

Benefits Included
Health insurance
Internet allowance
KPI incentive program
Fortnightly virtual happy hour

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

After passing the initial screening process, candidates go through several steps designed to assess fit and readiness before we proceed with client interview endorsement.

These steps include:
Validation Interview (via Zoom)
Background Check
Ability Map Assessment

Finer Details
Schedule: TBD
Start Date: TBA

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