We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Company Accountant / Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day accounting and statutory reporting requirements of multiple companies. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will work independently and as part of a small team, taking the initiative to assist with a variety of accounting, finance and administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

- Manage the full accounting function for multiple companies using Xero.
- Maintain accurate general ledgers, including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processing.
- Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Prepare multi-entity accounts and group consolidation schedules, including intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly and annual BAS and other relevant statutory returns.
- Manage PAYG withholding, payroll-related reporting and superannuation payment and reporting obligations.
- Prepare and lodge taxable payments annual reports and other applicable payment and withholding reports.
- Prepare financial information, reconciliations and supporting schedules for management reporting.
- Liaise with external corporate auditors and coordinate audit information and supporting documentation.




- Assist the Financial Controller with budgeting, reporting, compliance and other finance-related tasks as required.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure all reporting and lodgement deadlines are met.
- Undertake other administrative duties from time to time as required.

Skills and experience

- A minimum of five years’ accounting experience, including responsibility for the accounts of multiple companies.
- Advanced knowledge of and practical experience using Xero.
- Demonstrated experience in multi-entity accounting and group consolidations.
- Strong knowledge of BAS, PAYG withholding, superannuation and other Australian statutory reporting obligations.
- Experience liaising with and supporting external corporate auditors.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work accurately with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team and use initiative to take on multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Solid attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving ability.
- Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in the construction or property development industry will be highly regarded.

If you are interested or can recommend someone, please contact me.

Thank you

📌 Company Accountant / Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 JWLand Group
📍 Canberra