Finance Officer | Australian Compliance (CIT22052026)

Job description
About Us

Buddle was established in response to the need for a trusted and value driven remote team solution. We know engaging remote staff can be a daunting proposition for businesses but we are passionate in showing the many financial, social and environmental benefits of a remote team.

All of our team work from home, allowing them the flexibility to create the lifestyle they desire. A suitable and professional home office is a prerequisite for all our team. Buddle employees love the healthy team culture and enjoy their regular team meet ups, social events and reward programs.

About The Role

As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the finance operations of a fast-growing, impact-driven Australian business. You will be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, assisting with reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and Australian tax regulations.

If you're a finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and experience supporting Australian businesses, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
• Manage daily transactions including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and general ledger entries
• Perform timely and accurate bank reconciliations

Month-End & Reporting
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare financial reports and summaries as needed by the Head of Finance

Compliance & Tax
• Assist in meeting Australian tax obligations, including GST and BAS reporting
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors when needed

Payroll & Financial Admin
• Assist in payroll processing and employee reimbursements
• Maintain financial records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes

Process Improvement
• Support initiatives focused on systems improvement and finance process automation
• Assist in documenting financial procedures

Other Responsibilities
• Make necessary process suggestions and improvements which can help the team.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other related tasks and duties that may be assigned by the client later on.

About You
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working with Australian businesses or familiarity with Australian accounting and tax standards (nice to have)
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Experience working with Australian businesses or familiarity with Australian accounting and tax standards (highly preferred)
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment
• CPA Certification (nice to have)

Buddle Benefits Included

Health insurance

Internet allowance

KPI incentive program

Fortnightly virtual happy hour

Annual group offsites

What to Expect in the Hiring Process

After passing the initial screening process, candidates go through several steps designed to assess fit and readiness before we proceed with client interview endorsement.

These Steps Include
• Validation Interview (via Zoom)
• Background Check
• Ability Map Assessment

Candidates who successfully complete these steps will then move forward to the Client Interview stage. Our team will guide and support you throughout the process to ensure a smooth and transparent experience.

Finer Details

Schedule: TBD

Start Date: TBA

Rate: 70,000 - 80,000

Fully Remote Position