Accountant

Business & Tax Solutions Pty Ltd brings together a team of professionals who are highly experienced in Accounting & Taxation and are committed to helping meet clients’ individual and business goals. Business & Tax Solutions started with the vision of providing high-quality, good-value accounting and taxation advice to local people and businesses. Since then, the business has grown and evolved to meet a wide range of needs, including:

• Tax compliance and planning issues
• Taxation refund maximisation
• Corporate structure and compliance
• Company incorporation
• Trust and fund formation
• SMSF audits

We advise individual, business, investment, and superannuation clients in Melbourne, Victoria, and other states of Australia, as well as international clients.

We are seeking an ambitious Accountant to join our Melbourne-based team. Reporting to the Director, this hands-on role will manage day-to-day accounting activities across several business units, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance, and month-end processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time
• Complete daily bank reconciliations, payments, and cash management for clients
• Manage month-end closings, including journal entries, accruals, and preparation of management reports for clients
• Support annual statutory lodgements and other compliance requirements
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register on a monthly basis
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure completion within set deadlines
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB
• Reconcile bank accounts and ledgers
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cashflow tracking
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS and assist with tax compliance
• Support quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation
• Uphold strict confidentiality and demonstrate strong professional integrity
• Manage stock reconciliations, invoicing, and credit control reporting
• Contribute to process improvements and maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or working towards is advantageous)
• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience, ideally across accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero and MYOB
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to diverse clients and accounting functions
• Clear career growth and progression opportunities
• Stable role within a growing accounting firm