Accountant / Bookkeeper – Australian SME (Xero, BAS/GST)

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: TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

: SALARY

1200

: HOURS PER WEEK

40

: DATE UPDATED

Mar 9, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About Real Response
We're an Australian training organisation with 40+ staff, delivering first aid, mental health, and safety training to clients including Qantas, DFAT, and Metro Trains. We're looking for a hands-on accountant/bookkeeper to take full ownership of our financial operations — long-term, full-time, and growing with us.

This Is Not a One-Off Project
This is a serious ongoing role managing the entire finance function for a growing Australian SME. You'll handle the full spectrum — from daily transactional bookkeeping through to management reporting and financial strategy.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Bank and account reconciliations
Accounts payable and receivable
Client invoicing and following up outstanding payments
Payroll processing for 40+ staff via Employment Hero, including STP reporting
BAS/GST preparation and lodgement
General ledger maintenance and cleanup
Employee onboarding and offboarding (contracts, super setup, termination paperwork)

Higher-Level Responsibilities

Monthly and quarterly financial reporting to management
Budget preparation and cashflow forecasting
Variance analysis and performance insights
Management dashboards and KPI tracking
Advising on financial compliance and strategy

You Must Have
- Deep working knowledge of Australian accounting standards, BAS, GST, and STP-
- Xero proficiency — non-negotiable
- Experience with Employment Hero payroll (or similar — KeyPay, Keypay, etc.)
- Experience running the full finance function for a small-to-medium Australian business
- Excellent English — you'll report directly to management
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Hours & Timezone
This is a 35+ hour per week ongoing role. Australian business hours are preferred, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

To Apply please answer these two questions:

Describe your experience with Australian BAS/GST lodgement and Xero. How many Australian clients have you worked with?
What financial reports do you typically prepare for management, and how often?

To show us you read this carefully, begin your application with the word "Reconciled."

SKILL REQUIREMENT

Accounting Bookkeeping Attention to Detail

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Accountant / Bookkeeper – Australian SME (Xero, BAS/GST)

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HOURS PER WEEK

DATE UPDATED

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