Job Description
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.
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Key responsibilities
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Manage the full accounting function for multiple companies using Xero.
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Maintain accurate general ledgers, including bank reconciliations, journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
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Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payment processing.
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Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.
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Prepare multi-entity accounts and group consolidation schedules, including intercompany reconciliations.
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Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly and annual BAS and other relevant statutory returns.
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Manage PAYG withholding, payroll-related reporting and superannuation payment and reporting obligations.
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Prepare and lodge taxable payments annual reports and other applicable payment and withholding reports.
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Prepare financial information, reconciliations and supporting schedules for management reporting.
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Liaise with external corporate auditors and coordinate audit information and supporting documentation.
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Assist the Financial Controller with budgeting, reporting, compliance and other finance-related tasks as required.
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Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure all reporting and lodgement deadlines are met.
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Undertake other administrative duties from time to time as required.
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Skills and experience
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A minimum of five years' accounting experience, including responsibility for the accounts of multiple companies.
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Advanced knowledge of and practical experience using Xero.
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Demonstrated experience in multi-entity accounting and group consolidations.
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Strong knowledge of BAS, PAYG withholding, superannuation and other Australian statutory reporting obligations.
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Experience liaising with and supporting external corporate auditors.
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Ability to manage competing deadlines and work accurately with minimal supervision.
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Ability to work effectively in a small team and use initiative to take on multiple tasks and responsibilities.
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Robust attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving ability.
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Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience in the construction or property development industry will be highly regarded.
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📌 Company Accountant / Finance Officer (Canberra)
🏢 JWLand Group
📍 Canberra