Senior Accountant - Business Services Australia

About the role

Sleek, a provider of back-office services for micro-SMEs (incorporation, secretarial, accounting, fintech payments) with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK, is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Australia team. The mission is to deliver accurate BAS lodgements, keep financial records clean and give clients clear, actionable financial advice. The role involves direct communication with Australian SME owners.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge accurate Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS), reconciling GST and payroll liabilities in line with ATO regulations
• Maintain full sets of accounts across a client portfolio using cloud systems such as Xero and Dext, including fixed assets, journals and reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, payments and reconciliation
• Work with bookkeeping and tax teams to keep transactions recorded accurately and ledgers intact
• Help prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for clients
• Provide payroll support and act as the go-to advisor for day-to-day accounting needs
• Manage the client relationship end to end, answering questions and guiding Australian SME owners

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience as an accountant in Australian accounting
• Solid experience in client relationship management and strong verbal and written communication
• Experience preparing corporate tax returns is a major plus
• Ownership, accountability, structured thinking, data-driven approach and attention to detail
• Ability to have tough conversations positively, solve problems quickly and work in a cross-functional team
• AI-ready and curious, able to identify practical AI applications

Required skills

• Cloud accounting software such as Xero and Dext
• Preparation of BAS, IAS and corporate tax returns

What we offer

• Flexible working, including the option to work from home and fully remote for 1 month per year
• Competitive market salary, generous paid time off and holiday schedules
• Employee share ownership plan eligibility for certain staff
• Internal and external training programmes

The interview process lasts up to 3 weeks and includes a case study, career deep dive, behavioural fit assessment and reference checks; background checks may be required because Sleek is a regulated entity.