Skilled Remote Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant for Sydney CPA Practice

 

Role Name: Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

 

Schedule:

Part Time - 20h per week - flexible within Australian business hours

 

Client Timezone: AEST (Sydney)

 

A boutique CPA accounting practice based in Sydney offering comprehensive taxation, auditing, and compliance services. The firm manages a diverse portfolio including individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds.

 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations and basic tax preparation for our growing client base. You will play a vital role in finalizing accounts in Xero and preparing basic tax returns, allowing our principal to focus on high-level advisory and strategy.

 

- Perform bank and account reconciliations across multiple client portfolios to ensure total accuracy

- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including data entry, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

- Prepare and compile financial statements for individuals, companies, trusts, and superannuation funds

- Export finalized accounts from Xero into the firm's tax preparation software

- Compile basic tax returns for review by the principal CPA

- Support payroll processing and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements

- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records across all client accounts

 

- Minimum 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping or junior accountant role within an accounting practice

- Advanced proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB

- Familiarity with basic Australian tax return preparation and financial statement compilation

- High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling complex financial data

- Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with the Sydney team

- Bonus if you have experience with SMSF (Self-Managed Super Fund) compliance

- It helps if you are comfortable working within cloud-based practice management systems

 

- Opportunity to work with a reputable Australian CPA firm

- Exposure to a wide variety of entities including companies, trusts, and super funds

- Direct collaboration with a principal CPA in a supportive remote environment

- Stable long-term role with clear SOPs and quality-driven workflows

 

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