Job Description
Hunter Valley CA Chartered Accountants – Cessnock NSW
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Accounting and Bookkeeping
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Prepare monthly IAS and straightforward quarterly BAS
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Assist with bookkeeping, payroll, Xero reconciliations, coding and posting
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Assist with SMSF processing, audit preparation and finalisation
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Prepare supporting documentation and workpapers
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Compliance and Practice Support
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Assist with Trust Account Audit and AML/CTF documentation and compliance requirements
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Maintain internal registers, templates, checklists and SOPs
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Assist with practice projects, process improvements and efficiency initiatives
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Follow up outstanding items and help keep compliance and client jobs progressing
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General Practice Support
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Provide backup reception and telephone coverage when required
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Assist clients with straightforward enquiries and appointment bookings
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Maintain electronic and physical records
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Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the practice
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About You
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Takes ownership of their work and follows tasks through to completion
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Is proactive and does not need to be continually followed up
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Has robust attention to detail
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Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities
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Enjoys problem-solving
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Is comfortable working across accounting, compliance and administrative tasks
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Can follow established procedures while also identifying opportunities to improve them
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Is confident using technology and learning new systems
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Communicates professionally with clients and colleagues
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Knows when to ask questions, but is willing to investigate and work through issues first
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Experience
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Experience in an accounting practice, bookkeeping environment or similar financial administration role would be highly regarded.
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Xero experience is strongly preferred.
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Experience with any of the following would also be advantageous: SMSF administration
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Class Super
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FYI Docs
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Payroll processing
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BAS and IAS preparation
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Electronic document signing and client verification systems
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Formal accounting qualifications are not essential.
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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