Posted Jul 12, 2026

AU Accounting Assistant (Work From Home)

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This is a remote position. ·         Preparing work of a high quality in an efficient manner supporting the team in an exciting, growing Australian Bookkeeping firm including:   1) Transactional finance ownership ·         End-to-end AP and AR management, including processing inbound invoicing, following up customer payables, collections, supplier payments, and reconciliations. ·         Daily or near-daily bank and credit card reconciliations. ·         Clean, consistent coding aligned to management reporting needs. ·         Complete Payroll tasks ·         Create Accounts review process, maintain a list of account customers, terms etc. Complete assessment for new accounts and create process.   2) Month-end close (controller-lite standard) ·         Run a structured month-end close with a documented checklist. ·         Deliver P&L, balance sheet, and basic cash flow as part of the month end. ·         Maintain reconciliations for all key balance sheet accounts. ·         Ensure payroll, GST, and inventory balances reconcile and call out any variances.   3) Compliance support ·         Prepare GST/BAS tax schedules for accountant review. ·         Maintain payroll compliance data (super, PAYG, leave liabilities). ·         Coordinate clean handover to external accountants for year-end and tax.   4) Inventory, margin, and profitability insight ·         Maintain accurate inventory valuation and adjustment processes. ·         Produce reliable gross margin reporting by product, customer, or channel. Share product insights. ·         Identify margin leakage, pricing issues, and cost allocation problems.   5) Cash and working capital management ·         Prepare and maintain a rolling cash forecast and highlight upcoming risks early. ·         Actively manage receivables and support credit control processes. ·         Create payment run and plan payments with alignment to cash position and supplier terms.   6) Management reporting and insight  Produce a simple monthly management pack with variance commentary. · Highlight key issues, trends, and recommended actions, not just numbers. · Track basic KPIs relevant to sales, margin, and cash performance Requirements • Tertiary Accounting Qualifications – BS Accountancy • With Xero Experience • Highly proficient in Excel and Outlook • 6 to 10+ years’ experience in AU bookkeeping, accounting operations, or assistant controller roles including an understanding of the Australian Accounting environment. CPA qualification is advantageous but not mandatory. • Experience supporting owner-managed or growing SMEs, ideally with inventory, delivery, or project/job costing. Nice-to-have • Experience with ERP systems is highly desirable • Video editing and Power BI skills are highly desirable Benefits Why IntoGREAT? Competitive Compensation Package: An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits aligned with market standards. Work-Life Balance Support: Paid time off, wellness programs, and initiatives designed to enhance employees' work-life balance and personal productivity. Career Growth and Development: Opportunities for training and development to help employees advance their skills and grow within the company. Supportive Leadership: A collaborative environment with leaders who provide guidance, mentorship, and recognition to empower employees in their roles Ready to Shape the Future? Step into a role where your skills will fuel growth, inspire change, and create a lasting impact. We’re eager to see how you can make a difference with us!