Accounting Team Lead

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING

Figures Up is a growing company which provides full-service accounting services remotely to Australian businesses. We offer a flexible, modern, and growth-focused workplace where you can learn, contribute, and thrive. If you're passionate about accounting and ready to grow with a supportive team, this role is for you.

Accounting Team Lead

About the Role

As Accounting Team Lead, you’ll oversee client delivery for Australian businesses, managing daily accounting tasks, reviewing junior staff output, and ensuring accurate, on-time results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of junior accountants & review their work
  • Manage full-service accounting for Australian clients (bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll, GST, month-end close, reporting)
  • Identify & resolve accounting issues with timely corrections
  • Improve processes, templates & internal systems
  • Handle client communication & manage expectations
  • Support leadership in quality control, client onboarding & team development
  • Provide KPI analysis, financial insights & ad hoc reports

Requirements

  • 3–5 years Australian accounting experience
  • A Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Fully or part-qualified in CA, CIMA, CMA, ACCA or AAT
  • Strong technical accounting & compliance knowledge
  • Excellent analytical & numerical skills
  • Strong verbal & written communication skills
  • Team Leadership skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Proactive and detail-oriented mindset

What We Offer

  • Remote-first culture with flexibility to work from home with occasional team collaboration
  • Clear career path toward a managerial role for a high performer
  • Exposure to diverse Australian businesses across industries
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing training, mentoring, and support for professional qualifications

We’re an Approved Training Partner for CA Sri Lanka & AAT Sri Lanka

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