Hybrid Assistant Accountant — Broad Finance Exposure (Melbourne)

Hybrid Assistant Accountant — Broad Finance Exposure (Melbourne)

22 Oct
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Michael Page Australia
|
Melbourne

22 Oct

Michael Page Australia

Melbourne

Job Description
Motivated, proactive and an eye for detail?
Does this sound like you?
We are a boutique accounting firm based on Sydney's CBD.
Our firm has been providing standout accounting and taxation services, solid business advisory, innovative structure advice and reliable secretarial services to a range of small to medium businesses.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Part-time experienced bookkeeper / client services assistant to join our fun and growing team.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Manage and maintain clients accounting software'sPreparation of monthly & quarterly IAS & BASManage and process clients payrollProcessing Superannuation Guarantee obligationsGeneral software coding and reconcilingInvestigative bookkeeping and ability to provide proactive improvements and solutions to ensure best practiceSetting up new clients on accounting software's (Xero, MYOB)Transition clients onto new sofwaresEnsuring clients are meeting all statutory deadlinesMaintaining ATO, ABR, ASIC databasesAssisting clients with various queriesAssisting with phone calls and queriesGeneral Ad-hoc duties
Skills required
Sound knowledge and extensive experience using MYOB & XERO software'sCertificate 4 in Accounting or BookkeepingProfessional with good communication skills, both verbal and writtenGreat attention to detailDriving license essential as client visit may be requiredAbility to work autonomously as well as within a team
Candidates must have full rights to work in Australia.
Job Description
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper to join our Finance team.
This role is a part‐time position,



initially for 2 days per week with versatile, fully remote working arrangements.
It is ideal for a bookkeeping professional who enjoys working independently and contributing to the success of a growing business.
Working closely with the broader Finance team, you will support a range of day‐to‐day finance activities including accounts payable, basic record-keeping, reconciliations, and month‐end processes.
The scope and level of responsibility will be tailored to your experience.
An experienced candidate may take ownership of a broader range of finance activities, while someone earlier in their career will be supported to build their capability and gradually take on additional responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable – Process supplier invoices, including checking, coding, entering and preparing invoices for payment approvalLedger Integrity – Complete bank, credit card and general account reconciliations in MYOBMonth-End Support – Assist with month-end activities, including processing journals, accruals and balancing ledgersAccounts Receivable – Support basic accounts receivable activities as required,



including customer invoices and debtor follow-upData & Records – Maintain accurate and well‐organised and confidential finance recordsQuery Resolution – Work collaboratively with staff, managers, customers and suppliers to resolve transactional discrepanciesProcess Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve finance systems, workflows, data quality and efficiency
About you:
You are reliable, highly organised and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
You take pride in producing accurate work, meeting deadlines and following tasks through to completion.You may have experience across bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or general finance administration.
We do not expect you to have mastery over every single area on day one; your attention to detail, communication skills and willingness to learn matter most.Ideally, you bring experience across some or all the following areas:
End-to-end accounts payable or general finance administrationCompleting bank or balance sheet reconciliationsHand‐on experience with MYOB (or similar systems)Microsoft Excel and general data managementA knack for identifying errors, investigating discrepancies and finding practical solutionsExcellent written and verbal communication skills for managing vendor and internal queries.
Why Work With Us:
Competitive hourly rate – $*****/hr based on experience and technical accounting capabilityTrue Flexibility – 100% remote role with flexible hours across your 2 days per weekGrowth – Long‐term role with the opportunity to take on more scope as the business growsImpact – Work closely with business leadership in a supportive, collaborative environment
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📌 Hybrid Assistant Accountant — Broad Finance Exposure (Melbourne)
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Melbourne

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