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Junior Accountant

Job Description

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for performing bookkeeping, tax lodgement, and accounting duties for our clients. This role involves managing clients financial records, prepare tax, BAS, IAS returns, and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting and tax regulations. As a proactive team player, you will also be expected to identify opportunities to improve processes within the firm and contribute to our overall growth.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the firm’s future and advance your career as the business continues to expand. Your work will directly impact the success of our clients and the firm, so attention to detail, initiative, and strong communication skills are essential. As we are a family run business, we encourage staff to learn all facets of the business. For our Junior Accountant, this could involve some virtual assistant work, bookkeeping work and accounting work depending on where we are up to with the current client workflow.

Job Title

  • Junior Accountant

Work Schedule
  • Day Shift
Job Qualifications/Requirements
  • Education & Certifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • Experience:
    • Australian experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation,
    BAS and IAS lodgements.
    • Strong knowledge of Xero accounting software and Microsoft Office
    Suite (particularly Excel). Desirable – not essential: Hubdoc, Clickup,
    MYOB.
    • Familiarity with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) regulations and
    compliance requirements.
  • Key Skills:
    • Great communication skills, both written and verbal,
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and tax
    filings.
    • Investigative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve
    discrepancies and issues in financial data.
    • Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also contributing to team goals.
    • Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to
    manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Personal Attributes:
    • Proactive and motivated with a desire to grow and contribute to the
    firm’s success.
    • Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality.
    • A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to clients.
    • Willingness to strongly support senior management.
Job Responsibilities
  • Bookkeeping & Accounting:
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including general ledger entries, ledger reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.
    • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and reports for
    clients.
    • Process payroll and ensure compliance with tax and legal requirements.
    • Assist in preparing annual financial statements, balance sheets, and
    profit & loss reports.
  • Tax preparation & Compliance:
    • Assist in preparing tax lodgements for individuals, businesses, and
    trusts, ensuring compliance with ATO and other regulatory bodies.
    • Prepare and file Business Activity Statements (BAS), Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), and other required tax lodgements and documents.
    • Keep detailed working papers on each client.
  • Client Relationship Management:
    • Willing to develop and maintain strong client relationships in future to
    ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention.
    • Maintain client manual
  • Process Improvement & Efficiency:
    • Identify inefficiencies in accounting and tax processes, proposing and
    implementing improvements where possible.
    • Work with the team to streamline workflows and introduce better
    systems for managing client accounts, tax lodgements, and reporting.
  • Investigations & Troubleshooting:
    • Investigate discrepancies or issues in financial records, transactions, or
    tax returns and resolve them promptly.
    • Conduct thorough reviews of client accounts to ensure accuracy and
    compliance with all accounting and tax regulations.
  • Collaboration & Team Support:
    • Collaborate with senior accountants and other team members to ensure
    smooth day-to-day operations.
    • Contribute to firm-wide discussions on business growth, client service,
    and process optimization.
  • Technology & Tools:
    • Use Xero accounting software to manage bookkeeping, reconciliations,
    financial reporting, and tax lodgements.
    • Utilise Microsoft Excel to analyse data, prepare reports, and track client financials.
    • Stay current with new software or tools that can help improve workflow
    efficiency and reporting accuracy.

To Apply, please create your profile at app.wrkpod.com for your application as this is part of the new application process, and click this link for the job details: here

All successful applicants will be stationed in our office at DUMAGUETE CITY, BACOLOD CTY OR TANJAY CITY.

Good luck and God Bless!