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 efficient 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 robust 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter Valley CA Chartered Accountants
📍 New South Wales