Virtual Assistant to the Accountant (Bookkeeper) | Permanent Work from home; Mor

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Job Title:VirtualAssistant to the Accountant
Client type : Australia based air conditioning and refrigeration services
Rate:$7AUD/hour
Type:Fulltime; 40 hours per week

PositionOverview
We areseeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to theAccountant to provide administrative and bookkeeping support to our newlyappointed in-house Accountant.
This role is not responsible for the overall management of the accountingfunction. Instead, the successful candidate will assist the Accountant withprocessing transactions, maintaining records, preparing reports, and completingcompliance-related tasks across a diverse group of entities, including:

Electrical contracting businesses

Cabinetry and joinery businesses

Property investment entities

Property development entities

Other related trading and investment structures

Theideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, experience with Australianaccounting requirements, and the ability to work accurately across multipleentities.
KeyResponsibilities:
BookkeepingSupport

Enter supplier bills, invoices, and receipts into the accounting system.

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.

Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations.

Maintain supporting schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.

Assist with maintaining fixed asset registers.

ComplianceAssistance

Prepare draft Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review by the Accountant.

Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation accounts.

Compile supporting documentation for tax and compliance lodgements.

ReportingSupport

Assist with preparation of monthly management reports, including:

Profit & Loss Statements

Balance Sheets

Cash Flow Reports

Budget vs Actual Reports

Prepare schedules and working papers for the Accountant’s review.

Assist with variance analysis and reporting.

Budgeting& Forecasting Assistance

Update budget templates with actual results.

Maintain cash flow forecast spreadsheets.

Assist with project feasibility and development cost tracking.

AdministrativeSupport

Maintain organised digital filing systems for financial records.

Monitor finance inboxes and collate information requests.

Prepare payment runs for approval.

Assist with document collection for auditors, bankers, and external accountants.

Help document accounting procedures and internal processes.

Property& Development Support

Enter and categorise project-related expenses.

Assist with job costing and tracking development expenditures.

Reconcile loan drawdowns and interest schedules.

RequiredSkills & Experience

Essential

2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance administration.

Strong understanding of Australian GST and BAS requirements.

Experience using Xero.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the Accountant.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Desirable

Experience in construction, trades, or property-related businesses.

Familiarity with intercompany accounting.

Exposure to budgeting and management reporting.

Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications.

KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs)

Transactions processed accurately and on time.

Reconciliations completed within agreed deadlines.

Supporting schedules maintained and up to date.

Compliance workpapers prepared accurately for review.

Efficient and responsive support to the Accountant.

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