The Role
Responsible for bookkeeping and accounting tasks for Australian clients, including transaction recording, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is a remote position.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant
Compensation Range: AUD $8–$9 per hour
Compensation Range: AUD $8–$9 per hour
Work Setup: Remote / Work From Home (AU Clients)
Those in this role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping tasks for Australian clients. The role requires strong attention to detail and accuracy, as it involves handling financial records, transactions, and reporting. They will also assist with clerical and administrative finance tasks such
as processing invoices, maintaining ledgers, and supporting month-end reporting activities.
The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, as well as a solid understanding of modern bookkeeping and accounting practices in a remote work environment.
Qualifications:
● 2–4 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance support
● Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
● Experience working with Australian clients is highly preferred
● Hands-on experience with XERO and/or MYOB accounting software (required)
● Exposure to QuickBooks Online (QBO) is an advantage
● Strong numerical accuracy and ability to identify discrepancies
● Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas preferred)
● Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Recording Transactions: Coding and entering daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, and expenses into accounting systems (XERO/MYOB/QBO).
● Accounts Payable & Receivable: Managing vendor payments, client invoicing, collections, and payment tracking.
● Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling bank and credit card statements to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial records.
● Invoicing & Collections: Issuing invoices, monitoring overdue accounts, and following up on outstanding payments.
● Payroll & Timesheets (if required): Processing employee payroll, managing timesheets, and handling deductions.
● Financial Reporting: Assisting in preparing weekly, monthly, or quarterly financial reports including profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
● General Support: Maintaining financial records, spreadsheets, and supporting ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as needed.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance support
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Hands-on experience with XERO and/or MYOB accounting software
- Experience working with Australian clients
- Exposure to QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Strong numerical accuracy and ability to identify discrepancies
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
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The Company
What We Do
Scale-X is a leading Australian-based remote staffing and outsourcing solution built to empower businesses to scale smart and parents to thrive in sustainable work-from-home careers. They specialize in connecting top-tier virtual professionals with high-growth companies across the globe.
