Senior Accountant - (Australian Accounting Experience)

• Proven ability to work independently, learn quickly, prioritise effectively, and follow tasks through to completion.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial and commercial information.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related discipline.

• Xero certification or demonstrated advanced Xero capability will be highly regarded.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience supporting investment entities, commercial lending transactions, or investment property bookkeeping.

• Exposure to IT services, managed services, technology, subscription, or recurring-revenue environments.

• Understanding of software licensing, recurring vendor billing, and customer on-billing reconciliations.

• Experience preparing management reports or financial information to support lending and investment decisions.

• Experience with payroll administration.

• Familiarity with MYOB, while Xero expertise remains the priority.

• Interest in applying AI and workflow automation to improve finance processes and productivity.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Proactive and curious, with the confidence to seek clarification and raise concerns when required.

• Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving capabilities.

• Accountable, dependable, and committed to consistently high-quality work.

• Quick to learn and able to respond constructively to feedback.

• Highly organised, with the ability to establish effective routines while adapting to changing priorities.

• Comfortable contributing within a small, growing business and assuming broader responsibilities over time.

• Collaborative, approachable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across four Xero files and associated entities.

• Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, coding, and payment records.

• Complete accurate bank, balance-sheet, and transaction reconciliations.

• Reconcile software licensing and vendor charges against corresponding customer billing.

• Review existing Xero files, identify discrepancies, and coordinate required corrections.

• Standardise financial coding, descriptions, naming conventions, and record-keeping practices.

• Prepare accurate financial reports to support business, investment, and lending decisions.

• Maintain financial records relating to investments, lending arrangements, and properties.

• Assist with GST, BAS, payroll, and other bookkeeping obligations.

• Prepare supporting financial documentation for finance applications.

• Support customer invoicing, supplier records, and quote preparation.

• Develop and document consistent, repeatable bookkeeping procedures.

• Use AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and finance workflows.

• Proactively identify and escalate financial discrepancies, questions, and potential risks.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with applicable cybersecurity requirements.

• Build reliable, scalable bookkeeping practices that enable senior leadership to make timely and informed financial decisions.

How we take care of our team

💰 Get paid in Australian Dollars

🏥 Medical insurance from day one for you + spouse (or parents if unmarried)

🩺 Generous OPD coverage from doctor visits to all your medical needs

🏡 Home office setup allowance to build your ideal workspace

🌐 Internet allowance to keep you connected

💪 Gym & wellness allowance to stay fit and balanced

🎉 Work hard, play hard – regular team events & engagement activities

🧠 Diji Assist – Mental health & counseling support when you need it

📚 We invest in you – reimbursement for industry certifications

🗣️ Open-door culture – your ideas and feedback always matter

🌍 Flexible work – home or office, wherever you do your best work

🏆 Rewards & recognition that actually recognize you

🥳 Great christmas & financial year-end parties to unwind with your loved ones

Originally posted on Himalayas

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Source: Himalayas