Job Description
Practical Accountants Australia
Assistant Accountant/Accounts Executive
About Us: We are an established Australian accounting firm with a small but friendly and dynamic team. Our branch office is located in the Dehiwela area. We offer great working conditions and provide an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping, including Australian taxation.
Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking an energetic and passionate individual with a career objective in accounting. Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential. The ideal candidate should be a keen and fast learner and a team player. Candidates may apply for either position but must clearly specify the position they are applying for. Those who have applied previously are welcome to reapply.
What We Offer: We provide an attractive salary package along with excellent working conditions to the right candidate. There is also ample opportunity for career advancement within our organization.
Please email your resume/CV to [email protected] as soon as possible. Please note that this position is office-based, and remote work options are not available except during lockdowns or severe transport difficulties.
About the Role: Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- Reconciliation of bank accounts, general ledger, and GST
- Data entry, coding, and posting expenses to the general ledger system
- Preparation of GST and Income Tax returns
- Management accounts
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Processing of salaries and wages
- Handling internal and client queries
- Assisting the Senior Accountant with various ad hoc tasks
Skills/Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in any accounting field
- Degree holder and/or partly qualified CA/CIMA/ACCA/AAT
- Excellent communication skills with attention to detail
- Experience with QuickBooks/Reckon Accounts/Xero/MYOB preferred
- Proficiency in Excel
- Responsible and performance-oriented
- Positive attitude with the ability to work well in a team
- Must be a keen and quick learner; training will be provided to the right candidate
- Good communication skills in English
