Trainee Australian Accountant

About the Role

• Starting your career in accounting and keen to work with Australian clients.
• Role is built for freshers with no prior experience required for Xero, MYOB, or Xero Practice Manager.
• Training provided on Xero, MYOB, Xero Practice Manager, Australian GST, BAS, payroll, and superannuation.
• Requires a solid grasp of accounting basics, a sharp eye for detail, and a genuine drive to learn.
• Post-training, you will join the Australia Desk and work on live client files under guidance.

Who Should Apply

• Fresh graduates in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance seeking a career in Australian accounting.
• Final-semester students who can join full-time upon degree completion.
• Candidates with up to 1 year of experience in Indian accounting (e.g., Tally, Indian GST) looking to transition to Australian accounting.
• No prior Xero, MYOB, or Xero Practice Manager experience is necessary; the role is designed for individuals new to these platforms.

Training You Will Receive

• Xero: bank feeds and reconciliations, sales invoices and bills, payroll, and GST/BAS reports.
• MYOB (AccountRight / Essentials): day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting, with exposure to MYOB Advanced.
• Xero Practice Manager (XPM): managing client jobs, timesheets, task workflows, and deadlines.
• Australian tax and compliance: GST, BAS and IAS, PAYG withholding, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and superannuation guarantee.
• Ways of working: workpapers, SOPs, quality checklists, and professional communication with Australian clients.
• Hands-on practice: sample client files and assessments, followed by supervised live work with a mentor.

What You Will Do (After Training)

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain books of accounts for Australian clients across multiple industries.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Prepare monthly management reports, balance sheets, and profit & loss statements.

Australian Tax & Compliance

• Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) for review.
• Apply correct GST tax coding and assist with GST reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing, PAYG withholding, and STP reporting.
• Help calculate and reconcile superannuation guarantee contributions.
• Prepare working papers for financial statements and company/individual tax returns, for review.

Client & Team Communication

• Communicate with Australian clients by email to resolve queries and collect documents.
• Progress to phone and video calls as confidence grows.
• Meet agreed turnaround times (TAT) and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain clear documentation, working papers, and audit trails.

Process & Quality

• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality checklists.
• Flag errors, risks, and questions early with your team leader.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and data security of client information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA-Finance).
• Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals: double-entry bookkeeping, journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, and final accounts.
• Basic MS Excel skills (formulas, sorting, and filtering).

Good to Have (Not Mandatory)

• Familiarity with Tally or any other accounting software.
• A short course or certification in Australian accounting.
• An internship or articleship in accounting, audit, or tax.

Skills & Attributes

• Good written and spoken English, with the confidence to write client emails and, over time, take client calls.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Eagerness to learn, openness to feedback, and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work Australian business hours and manage seasonal peaks around BAS due dates and EOFY (30 June).
• Integrity and respect for client confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Structured, hands-on training on Xero, MYOB, Xero Practice Manager, and Australian tax—no prior experience needed.
• Mentoring from experienced Australian accountants.
• Competitive salary for freshers, plus shift allowance where applicable.
• Ongoing training on Australian tax law updates and software platforms.
• Clear career path: Trainee Accountant → Accountant → Senior Accountant → Team Lead → Manager.
• Exposure to Australian clients across diverse industries.