Assistant Accountant

TL;DR

Assistant Accountant (Xero/Excel): Provide end-to-end finance support across bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close with an accent on Australian compliance (BAS/IAS, ATO requirements) and accurate financial reporting. Focus on improving finance processes through automation and supporting budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and management reporting.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global provides finance and accounting staffing support for client businesses.

What you will do

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, process supplier invoices, and prepare payment runs.
• Issue customer invoices and progress claims, and maintain accurate records in Xero.
• Perform daily bank/credit card/general ledger reconciliations and reconcile project costs and job costing records.
• Process payroll, manage superannuation obligations, and support Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting.
• Assist with BAS and IAS lodgement in line with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements.
• Support month-end close, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis; coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors.

Requirements

• Proven experience in both bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of Australian accounting principles, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced experience using Xero.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, PivotTables, and financial reporting).
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working within Australian businesses.
• Experience in construction, insurance, property restoration, or other project-based industries.
• Familiarity with purchase order systems and job costing software.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of finance process automation and workflow improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role (38 hours per week) with Monday to Friday working hours aligned to AEST (8:30 AM–5:00 PM).
• Ownership of finance functions with opportunities to improve efficiency through automation.
• Collaboration with senior leadership, including the CFO, Operations Manager, and Managing Director.
• Focus on accuracy, strong financial controls, and ongoing process improvement.

Hiring process

• Recruitment and matching through hirify.global, followed by ongoing support after placement.