Accounting Assistant

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Accountant with strong real estate accounting exposure to support our Australian clients. You'll manage full-cycle accounting for property portfolios, ensure accurate financial reporting, and partner closely with property managers and stakeholders.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate/property management or property funds.

• Demonstrated experience with property accounting tasks: rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, lease review, and property-level financials.

• Strong command of Australian accounting standards and compliance awareness (GST, BAS support, trust account handling where applicable).

• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable with month-end journals, accruals, amortisation, and variance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for property portfolios.

• Perform full-cycle G/L accounting: journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and amortisation schedules.

• Reconcile rent rolls, bank accounts, and general ledger balances.

• Process and monitor accounts payable/receivable for properties, including tenant rent, security deposits, and fees.

• Review lease agreements for accounting implications (rent escalations, renewals, modifications) and maintain accurate records.

• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles; prepare annual property budgets and assist with cash flow tracking.

• Coordinate with property managers on financial queries, budget variances, and owner/investor reporting.

• Assist with audits, tax filings support, and compliance documentation.

• Maintain trust account compliance and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Australian real estate clients or cross-border remote work.

• Familiarity with Australian property tax obligations and reporting timelines

• Experience with BI/reporting tools and process improvements in property accounting.

Note: The job description is not final as the depth and scope of the role will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and technical capabilities.

Technical Requirements:

• Equipment is self-provided

Computer:

• RAM: 8GB

• HDDISDD: 512 GB

• PU/Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (12th generation or newest)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home or Pro

• Power Backup: Power station, Powerbank, UPS, and etc.

• Extra Display: Secondary/External Monitor

• Audio & Video: Noise-Cancelling Headset + Web Cam

• Internet Speed: 40-50 Mbps minimum bandwidth speed for both Download and Uploads.

Contractor Perks & Rewards:

• 20 Paid Time Off

• Referral Bonus - 70 AUD per successful referral to the Wingman platform (paid at 1st month mark with a client contract)

• Annual Trip - connect with the broader Wingman community in person

• Dedicated Support Contact (CSM) - someone to help you succeed and stay connected

• Access to a Network = collaborate with follow contractors and onshore specialists

• Opportunities to Upskill - optional sessions, peer learning, and developmental pathways

• More Work, More Opportunity - potential for additional contracts, Statements of Work, or expanded workloads

• High-Impact Projects - work alongside top-tier Australian partners on meaningful assignments

• Flexibility First - deliver your work in your way, with full autonomy on how you achieve outcomes

• Advisory Support - HR, Tax, and setup guidance available to make contracting seamless

• 100% Work-From-Home Contracts - all engagements designed for remote delivery

Pre-engagement requirements for Independent Contractors:

• BiR as you are a contractor (Required to submit any contributions required by the government.)

• NBI or Police Clearance

• Any Government-issued 10

Note: If you think you have the skills and experience  we are looking for but are short on technical requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out to us to discuss the matter