Accountant

Summary

Join Sleek as an Accountant in Australia and contribute to accurate BAS lodgements, clean financial records, and insightful financial reporting for clients. You will be responsible for preparing and lodging BAS/IAS, maintaining financial records using Xero and Dext, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, collaborating with other teams, assisting in preparing management accounts, providing payroll support, and acting as a client advisor. This role requires a degree/diploma in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience in an Australian public accounting firm, and strong Excel skills. Xero experience is mandatory, and certifications like ACCA, CPA, or CA are preferred. Sleek offers competitive salaries, generous paid time off, flexible work arrangements (2 days remote, 1 month fully remote annually), and personal growth opportunities.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance to ensure foundational knowledge in the field
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in an Australian public accounting firm, demonstrating familiarity with local tax and accounting practices
• Strong command of Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Experience with Xero is mandatory, and being a Certified User is preferred to ensure efficiency in accounting processes
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a positive attitude to excel in a dynamic work environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage effectively with clients and team members

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge accurate Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), ensuring GST and payroll liabilities are reconciled and compliant with ATO regulations
• Maintain accurate financial records and full sets of accounts across a portfolio of clients, using cloud systems like Xero and Dext, including fixed asset management, journals, and reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliation of supplier/client accounts
• Collaborate with bookkeeping and tax teams to ensure accuracy of transaction recording, ledger integrity, and smooth financial operations
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, offering clients clear insights to support decision-making
• Provide payroll support and maintain strong communication with clients, acting as their go-to advisor for day-to-day accounting needs and ensuring adherence to Australian regulatory standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CA are a definite plus, reflecting advanced expertise and commitment to the profession
• Humility and kindness : Humility is a core attribute we hire for, which means we have a culture of not taking ourselves too seriously and being able to laugh. Kindness is also incredibly important. We are committed to creating and nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment

Benefits

• Flexibility : You’ll be able to work from home 2 days per week. If you need to start early or start late to cater to your family or other needs, we don’t mind, so long as you get your work done and proactively communicate. You can also work fully remote from anywhere in the world for 1 month each year
• Financial benefits : We pay competitive market salaries and provide staff with generous paid time off and holiday schedules. Additionally, depending on location you’ll be able to access our pa flexi benefits scheme for home office equipment or health and fitness expenditure
• Personal growth : You’ll get a lot of responsibility and autonomy at Sleek - we move at a fast pace so you’ll be making decisions, making mistakes and learning. There’s also a range of internal and external facing training programmes we run. We’re also at the forefront of utilising AI in our space and are developing a regional centre of AI excellence. It is our intention that if you leave Sleek, you leave as a more well-rounded person and professional