Employment Type: Full-time (Flexible schedule Available) or negotiate a part-time position.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant looking for a stable role with a genuine work-life balance? We are a small, established Tax Agent's office in Frenchs Forest seeking a competent professional to join our team in a role mainly preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for a portfolio of up to 150 clients, per lodgement period. This may further include processing wages and payday super.

In this role, you will work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting to the ATO. We pride ourselves on our local reputation and the long-term relationships we have with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and lodge BAS and IAS for a portfolio of clients within ATO deadlines
- Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding, and PAYG instalments
- Review and reconcile accounts payable, receivable, and bank transactions in preparation for BAS
- Ensure compliance with GST legislation and ATO requirements
- Liaise with clients to obtain missing information and clarify transactions




- Identify and correct discrepancies in client accounts prior to lodgement
- Maintain accurate records using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
- Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation relevant to BAS preparation
- Support the wider bookkeeping/accounting team with ad hoc compliance tasks

The Successful Applicant

- Minimum [2+] years' experience preparing and lodging BAS/IAS
- Strong working knowledge of GST, PAYG, and superannuation obligations
- Proficient in Xero, MYOB, and/or QuickBooks
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain compliance matters clearly to clients
- Ability to manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously

Why Join Our Office?

- Flexible Work Hours: We understand life happens - we offer flexible start and finish times to suit your lifestyle or discuss part-time options
- Local Convenience: Work close to home in the Frenchs Forest area (skip the CBD commute!).
- Supportive Environment: Enjoy a quiet, professional, and friendly small-office atmosphere.

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