Virtual Assistant to the Accountant (Bookkeeper) | Permanent Work from home; Mor

Category: Other/Not Classified Location: Job Title:VirtualAssistant to the Accountant Client type : Australia based air conditioning and refrigeration services Rate:$7AUD/hour Type:Fulltime; 40 hours per week PositionOverview We areseeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to theAccountant to provide administrative and bookkeeping support to our newlyappointed in-house Accountant. This role is not responsible for the overall management of the accountingfunction. Instead, the successful candidate will assist the Accountant withprocessing transactions, maintaining records, preparing reports, and completingcompliance-related tasks across a diverse group of entities, including: • Electrical contracting businesses • Cabinetry and joinery businesses • Property investment entities • Property development entities • Other related trading and investment structures Theideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills, experience with Australianaccounting requirements, and the ability to work accurately across multipleentities. KeyResponsibilities: BookkeepingSupport • Enter supplier bills, invoices, and receipts into the accounting system. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing. • Perform bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations. • Maintain supporting schedules and reconcile balance sheet accounts. • Process and reconcile intercompany transactions. • Assist with maintaining fixed asset registers. ComplianceAssistance • Prepare draft Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review by the Accountant. • Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation accounts. • Compile supporting documentation for tax and compliance lodgements. ReportingSupport • Assist with preparation of monthly management reports, including: • Profit & Loss Statements • Balance Sheets • Cash Flow Reports • Budget vs Actual Reports • Prepare schedules and working papers for the Accountant s review. • Assist with variance analysis and reporting. Budgeting& Forecasting Assistance • Update budget templates with actual results. • Maintain cash flow forecast spreadsheets. • Assist with project feasibility and development cost tracking. AdministrativeSupport • Maintain organised digital filing systems for financial records. • Monitor finance inboxes and collate information requests. • Prepare payment runs for approval. • Assist with document collection for auditors, bankers, and external accountants. • Help document accounting procedures and internal processes. Property& Development Support • Enter and categorise project-related expenses. • Assist with job costing and tracking development expenditures. • Reconcile loan drawdowns and interest schedules. RequiredSkills & Experience Essential • 2+ years experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance administration. • Strong understanding of Australian GST and BAS requirements. • Experience using Xero. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong organisational and time management skills. • Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the Accountant. • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Desirable • Experience in construction, trades, or property-related businesses. • Familiarity with intercompany accounting. • Exposure to budgeting and management reporting. • Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications. KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs) • Transactions processed accurately and on time. • Reconciliations completed within agreed deadlines. • Supporting schedules maintained and up to date. • Compliance workpapers prepared accurately for review. • Efficient and responsive support to the Accountant. Details Originally posted on Himalayas