Bookkeeper & Tax Accountant - Remote | Day Shift

3 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Finance and Accounting

Reef / Hire with Reef

Reef is a remote hiring and recruitment business that helps companies hire pre-vetted offshore B2B sales talent quickly, typically within 14 days. It focuses on roles such as BDRs, SDRs, appointment setters, account executives, sales admins, sales managers, and head of partnerships, and markets savings versus local SDRs with placement and replacement guarantees.

Design Services
11-50

Description

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for 6-8 SME clients across multiple industries.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Prepare and lodge BAS and support ATO compliance requirements.
  • Process payroll and handle year-end accounts.
  • Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and other client reporting.
  • Communicate directly with clients regarding bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance matters.
  • Support senior accountants with more complex tax planning and advisory work.
  • Identify process improvements and deliver timely financial information to support business decisions.

Requirements

  • 2-4+ years of practical accounting experience in an Australian practice environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation, BAS requirements, and superannuation regulations.
  • Proficiency in Xero and MYOB; QuickBooks experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client portfolios with varying complexity and deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, and cash flow forecasts.
  • Excellent written English communication skills for client correspondence and report preparation.
  • Self-motivated work style with the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple clients without constant supervision.
  • Experience working remotely with strong organisational and time management capabilities.
  • Comfortable working under month-end and quarter-end deadline pressure.
  • Proactive communicator who escalates issues early and presents solutions.

Benefits

  • Performance-based salary progression.
  • Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements.
  • Direct mentorship from senior accountants and practice leadership.
  • Exposure to diverse industries and business structures across the Australian market.
  • Opportunity to advance into a senior accountant or advisory role as the practice grows.
  • Collaborative, professional culture with autonomy and responsibility.
  • Professional development support for CA/CPA progression and technical training.

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