Junior Accountant (ZR_22196_JOB)

This is a remote position.

Job Highlights:

Contract: Independent Contractor
Schedule: 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling with some fixed hours
Client Timezone: Australian Time Zone

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of financial reports and business activity statements
  
• Support preparation of tax returns for individual clients
  
• Help compile financial documentation for company groups, trusts, and self-managed super funds
  
• Process and prepare trial balances
  
• Process payroll
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks as needed
  
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information

Scope:

• Part-time role - 20 hours per week
  
• Mix of fixed and flexible hours to be determined
  
• Working with approximately 150-200 individual clients
  
• Supporting work for approximately 30 business groups
  
• Preparation-focused role; no direct filing or authorization of returns
  
• Remote work through secure systems and protocols
  

Requirements

• Proficiency in Xero accounting software (required)
  
• Experience with BGL software (preferred)
  
• Understanding of basic Australian accounting principles
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Excellent data privacy and confidentiality awareness
  
• English language proficiency
  
• Background in bookkeeping or accounting
  

Benefits

• Permanent work from home
  
• Immediate hiring
  
• Steady freelance job