AU Junior Accountant (PCS0002)

JOB OVERVIEW

As an AU Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining key accounting records. Day-to-day activities include recording transactions such as income and outgoings and posting them to various accounts. Having a broad and varied role, you will need a strong sense of time management and organisational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Preparing monthly accounts.
• Reconciling bank accounts.
• Handling accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Processing payroll and related tasks.
• Preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS).
• Liaising with internal accountants for annual accounts and tax queries.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, or SAP.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Pro-actively raise potential risks for clients and the business based on data and observations from checks performed and provide recommendations to mitigate impacts
• Any other accounting task deemed necessary by the immediate manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Completion of a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) or a Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217).
• Knowledge of Australian accounting standards and regulations.

Product Knowledge

• Complete knowledge of client accounts and businesses
• General AU Accounting experience with solid background
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Australian accounting or taxation
• Knowledge with Australian Taxation and Compliance is preferred
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with accounting tools such as Xero and MYOB
• Ability to learn new systems and tools as needed
• Ensures quality of work being delivered without being supervised
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Good oral and written communication skills

Communications Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills