Accountant – AU Tax & Compliance (ZR_22694_JOB)

Role Name: Bookkeeper/Accountant

Schedule:

• Part-time (20 hours per week), Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm AEST
  

Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Time

Client Overview

Join an established performing arts organization that combines educational programming with professional talent management. This dynamic business operates at the intersection of arts education and entertainment, providing both youth performing arts training and professional talent representation. The organization is poised for growth and seeking to strengthen its financial foundation through expert financial management.

Job Overview

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage financial operations across our multi-faceted performing arts business. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with both educational programming and talent management revenue streams, requiring a strategic approach to financial management. The ideal candidate will combine traditional accounting expertise with the ability to understand and optimize the financial aspects of creative business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting operations across multiple business units
  
• Ensure compliance with Australian tax regulations and reporting requirements
  
• Process and reconcile financial transactions for both education and talent management divisions
  
• Develop and implement strategies for improving business profitability
  
• Prepare detailed financial reports and analysis for business leadership
  
• Manage accounts payable and receivable efficiently
  
• Contribute to business operation improvements through financial insights
  
• Support budgeting and financial planning initiatives
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3-4 years experience in bookkeeping and accounting
  
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax laws and compliance requirements
  
• Demonstrated experience working with Australian-based businesses
  
• Proficiency in modern accounting software systems
  
• Excellence in organizational and detail management
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
• Professional written and verbal communication skills in English
  
• Experience with creative industry accounting preferred
  
• Comfortable with remote work environment
  
• Available during Australian business hours