Hunter Valley CA Chartered Accountants – Cessnock NSW

We are a small accounting practice looking for a capable, organised and proactive team member to support our accountants with a combination of accounting, bookkeeping, compliance and practice administration work. The purpose of the role is to take ownership of a broad range of accounting, bookkeeping, compliance and practice support responsibilities, helping keep client and internal work moving efficiently. This is not primarily a reception role. Reception and general administration are part of the position when required, but the core of the role is accounting and practice support.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping

- Prepare monthly IAS and straightforward quarterly BAS
- Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, Xero reconciliations, coding and posting
- Assist with SMSF processing, audit preparation and finalisation
- Prepare supporting documentation and workpapers

Compliance and Practice Support

- Assist with Trust Account Audit and AML/CTF documentation and compliance requirements
- Maintain internal registers, templates, checklists and SOPs
- Assist with practice projects, process improvements and efficiency initiatives
- Follow up outstanding items and help keep compliance and client jobs progressing

General Practice Support

- Provide backup reception and telephone coverage when required
- Assist clients with straightforward enquiries and appointment bookings




- Maintain electronic and physical records
- Support the effective day-to-day operation of the practice

About You

- Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion
- Is proactive and does not need to be continually followed up
- Has strong attention to detail
- Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities
- Enjoys problem-solving
- Is comfortable working across accounting, compliance and administrative tasks
- Can follow established procedures while also identifying opportunities to improve them
- Is confident using technology and learning new systems
- Communicates professionally with clients and colleagues
- Knows when to ask questions, but is willing to investigate and work through issues first

Experience

- Experience in an accounting practice, bookkeeping environment or similar financial administration role would be highly regarded.
- Xero experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with any of the following would also be advantageous: SMSF administration
- Class Super
- FYI Docs
- Payroll processing
- BAS and IAS preparation
- Electronic document signing and client verification systems
- Formal accounting qualifications are not essential.
- A Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping, accounting studies, or equivalent practical experience would be viewed favourably.

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📌 Assistant Accountant & Practice Support (Cessnock)
🏢 Hunter Valley CA Chartered Accountants
📍 Cessnock