Virtual Assistant to the Accountant (Bookkeeper)

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Scale-X SolutionsBookkeeping and accounting
United StatesFull-TimeJunior
Salary7 AUD per hour
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Job Details

Languages
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Experience
2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance administration.
Required Skills
Microsoft ExcelBookkeepingGoogle SheetsBudgeting

Requirements

  • Have 2+ years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or finance administration.
  • Have a strong understanding of Australian GST and BAS requirements.
  • Have experience using Xero.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
  • Demonstrate high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Have strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Be able to follow instructions and work collaboratively with the Accountant.
  • Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Desirable: experience in construction, trades, or property-related businesses.
  • Desirable: familiarity with intercompany accounting and exposure to budgeting and management reporting.
  • Desirable: accounting or bookkeeping qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • 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, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
  • Process intercompany transactions and assist with maintaining fixed asset registers.
  • Prepare draft Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for the Accountant's review.
  • Reconcile GST, PAYG withholding, and superannuation accounts, and compile supporting compliance documentation.
  • Assist with monthly management reports, schedules, working papers, and variance analysis.
  • Update budget templates, maintain cash flow forecast spreadsheets, and assist with project feasibility and development cost tracking.
  • Maintain digital financial records, monitor finance inboxes, prepare payment runs for approval, and collect documents for auditors, bankers, and external accountants.
  • Enter and categorise project expenses, assist with job costing, and reconcile loan drawdowns and interest schedules.
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