Finance & Assistant Accountant Jobs in Australia – Work from Home or Office

Explore in-demand finance, assistant accountant, and work-from-home bookkeeper jobs in Australia, with real tips to find the right role for you.

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Top Finance and Accounting Jobs You Can Do From Home (Australia)

The rise of remote work has opened the door for qualified professionals to work in finance and accounting from anywhere in Australia. Whether you're a seasoned assistant accountant or a bookkeeper looking for flexibility, work-from-home jobs in this field are growing rapidly.

In this blog, we explore the top roles, what they involve, and how to find them.

🔹 1. Assistant Accountant Jobs (Remote)

These roles typically support senior accountants and include:

Processing invoices and journals
Assisting with month-end reports
Preparing budgets or forecasts
Reconciliation tasks

💡 Remote-friendly tools: MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks Online

Where to look: Seek, Indeed, and LinkedIn are great platforms to filter “assistant accountant” + “remote” or “WFH.”

🔹 2. Bookkeeper Work from Home Jobs

Many small businesses outsource bookkeeping to remote professionals. Tasks may include:

Managing bank reconciliations
BAS lodgements and payroll
Entering receipts and accounts payable
Software setup and training for clients

💡 Tip: Highlight your software certifications and attention to detail in applications.

🔹 3. Finance Jobs with Remote Flexibility

Not all finance jobs require a full office presence. Flexible finance roles may include:

Financial analyst support roles
Part-time finance officer roles
Internal reporting and admin assistance
Remote invoicing or billing roles

These roles are ideal for those with business backgrounds, finance degrees, or MYOB/Xero experience.

🔹 How to Get Started

🔸 Update your resume with clear experience in accounting tools
🔸 List remote work experience or home-office setup
🔸 Join Australian accounting job groups on LinkedIn
🔸 Register with niche recruiters (e.g., boutique accounting agencies)

With the right profile, it’s easier than ever to work in finance without the commute.

Want help getting financially organised while building your remote career? Visit Justwise Accounting for tools and support.