General Accounting with Property Management

Position Summary: We’re looking for an experienced, detail‑oriented General Accounting Staff member to support the finance function of a multi‑entity property management group. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate day‑to‑day accounting, reconciliations, and compliance support across Xero and PropertyMe, with a focus on Australian real estate and trust accounting environments. Key Responsibilities: General Accounting & Xero Process and reconcile daily bank transactions across multiple entities in Xero. Maintain accurate bookkeeping and general ledger records, including supplier invoices, bills, and expense transactions. Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and monitor accounts receivable outstanding balances. Review and allocate transactions to the correct entity and chart of accounts; investigate unreconciled, duplicated, or incorrectly recorded items. Maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions. Assist with intercompany transaction and loan reconciliations. Support month‑end balance sheet reconciliations and prepare related schedules. PropertyMe / Property Management Accounting Process and review property management financial transactions in PropertyMe, including rent, fees, and disbursements.propertyme.com+2 Reconcile PropertyMe transactions against bank activity and Xero records; identify and resolve discrepancies between portfolio activity and accounting records. Review management fees, letting fees, marketing income, and other property‑related income for accuracy and correct allocation to landlord/property. Assist with property management portfolio reporting (new, archived, and restored managements). Investigate PropertyMe reconciliation issues and coordinate with the Property Management team to obtain operational information as needed. Maintain accurate landlord and property financial records within PropertyMe.propertyme.com+1 Payroll & Employee Accounting Assist with payroll preparation and review in Xero Payroll, including timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions, and payroll changes. Support superannuation reconciliation and payment preparation. Maintain payroll supporting schedules and employee financial records. Assist with salary sacrifice and other employee deduction reconciliations. Support payroll month‑end and year‑end processes and reporting. Month‑End & Compliance Support Assist with monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations and prepare supporting schedules for month‑end reporting. Review GST coding on transactions and identify items requiring correction; assist with GST transaction reviews and BAS preparation.ato+2 Support preparation of PAYG, payroll tax, and other tax/compliance schedules as required. Assist with preparation of documentation for accountants, auditors, and external advisers. Maintain organised records and supporting documentation for tax and compliance purposes, in line with ATO record‑keeping Finance Administration Monitor finance inboxes and respond to supplier and internal accounting queries. Request missing invoices, receipts, and supporting documents from internal and external stakeholders. Maintain supplier and payment information in Xero and related systems. Assist with payment processing and approval workflows. Communicate with internal teams regarding accounting discrepancies and missing information. Support the Financial Controller with ad‑hoc accounting and finance tasks as needed. Skills & Experience Previous bookkeeping or general accounting experience, ideally within an Australian environment. Hands‑on experience with Xero (general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR) Experience with PropertyMe or a similar property management system; understanding of trust/property accounting workflows is highly valued. 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.