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 strong 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 setting 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 (Cessnock)
🏢 Hunter Valley CA Chartered Accountants
📍 Cessnock