Accounting Assistant

Overview of the role

The Accounting Assistant plays a key role in supporting the firm’s long-term growth and capability building. This position is ideal for someone eager to develop into a high-performing accounting professional, gaining exposure to diverse clients and industries within public practice.

Working within clearly defined standards and performance expectations, the role supports the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality financial work. The Accounting Assistant collaborates closely with the team, contributes proactively, and takes ownership of tasks while continuously building technical expertise and professional capability.

Main duties include

• Prepare financial statements and income tax returns for various entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Assist in tax reconciliations, compliance requirements, and identifying client queries for review.
• Support business advisory services, including financial analysis and exposure to Virtual CFO and tax planning activities.
• Manage jobs within agreed budgets and deadlines, maintaining proactive and timely communication.
• Build strong professional relationships with clients and team members while demonstrating initiative, accountability, and high professional standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting packages i.e. Xero, MYOB, APS (XPM highly desirable, but not essential).
• Up to 1 year of Australian Public Practice experience (preferrable)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunities
• 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
• 2-week paid Christmas vacation
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
• Visit website

ABOUT US

VBP is an Australian company with operations in the Philippines that provides business growth, consulting, and delivery capabilities to more than 260 of the most innovative and disruptive financial services firms across Australia.

Our consulting-led approach leverages services in strategy, process improvement, intelligent automation, data analytics, and operations. We specialise in supporting financial firms, accounting practices, and mortgage brokers.

HOW WE STARTED

In 2013, VBP embarked on a visionary journey to transform how advice is delivered in Australia. From humble beginnings, we steadily evolved and embraced an open book management system by adapting the Great Game of Business in February 2021, and in the same year, we secured our first Great Place To Work certification.

Expanding our reach became a defining theme in our journey. In July 2022, we proudly celebrated the achievement of 1000 dedicated Team Members.

We have offices in Cebu and in Cagayan de Oro, with our third and newest office launched last August 2023 at JEG Tower. 2023 marks a pivotal moment for our business as we completed the strategic acquisition of Elixir Consulting, strengthening our position in the Australian Consulting space and supporting our expanded service offering. We also won our GGOB Healthy Company Award, maintained our GPTW certification and ISO certification, and became a certified B Corporation.

These milestones reflect not only our commitment to growth but also the vibrant community we’ve fostered, laying the foundation for a remarkable legacy as expert growth partners for Australian financial services firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

we have a deep understanding of the everyday challenges and insights into the strengths of enterprises we encounter. At VBP, we specialise in enhancing operational efficiencies and addressing cost-to-serve challenges for financial services firms. Our focus revolves around four key service:

Accounting, Bookkeeping, and Report Management

Financial Planning Assistance

Mortgage Broking Assistance

Paraplanning

In addition to these core services, we offer tailored business consulting services to optimise back-office operations across these four critical areas. With its offers and services, VBP aims to streamline Australian financial service firms’ operations and elevate their business to the next level.

To learn more about us, visit http://vbp.au.

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