The Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial data to support strategic decision-making. The positions will be reporting to our director. The duties will include but are not limited to: - Prepare financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow) to track performance and internal decision-making purposes. - Assisting in preparation of company budget for future planning and comparing projected budget with actual budget to ensure we stay on track - Conducting monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews of financial statements and preparing summaries for senior management. - Preparing trial balances, reconciling accounts, and analyzing financial data across various ledger categories. - Managing day-to-day financial transactions and bank reconciliations including credit card statements, staff expense claims and supplier payments. - Preparing and posting journal entries and conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations. - Authorizing disbursements after verifying documentation and ensuring correct coding of expenses. - Managing monthly closing processes, including accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, and reversals. - Preparing quarterly and annual company tax returns. - Processing payroll-related entries: wages, superannuation, PAYG, commissions, and termination benefits. - Supporting financial controls and internal policies to ensure regulatory compliance. - Collaborating with external auditors and accountants for year-end financial and tax reporting. - Providing ongoing support for the optimization and use of accounting software. - Implementation and administering accounting information systems in accounting software XERO. - Performing any ad-hoc financial tasks as requested by the Director.
