About Tinka Consulting

Tinka is a public practice offering an outsourced finance function for growing businesses. Providing services that help improve businesses' accounting and bookkeeping functions, implement systems, create and maintain financial reporting, along with managing a team to deliver the day-to-day AP, AR, Payroll and reconciliation processes. Tinka is looking for an experienced accountant whose skills enhance clients’ accounting processes whilst working with a team of skilled commercial accountants.

Role Summary

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced accountant to join a public practice firm as an Accountant. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll oversee and manage a remote team of talented bookkeepers, ensuring high-quality and compliant financial record‑keeping. You’ll review delegated tasks, manage workflows, and support continuous process improvements while maintaining professional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

Manage a review and approval process for remote team members in line with established internal processes

Manage and delegate work across a remote accounting team

Provide mentorship and performance feedback.

Work Allocation & Quality Control

Review completed work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Ensure tasks meet Australian accounting and bookkeeping standards and deadlines

Maintaining internal control systems

Adapt to practice management systems for task management.

Reporting & Compliance

Assisting in formulating budgets and updating financial forecasts

Examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure

Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems

Oversee the preparation of financial reports and assist with reconciliations, BAS, IAS, payroll and superannuation

Ability to create and follow working papers

Ensure compliance with Australian regulations and accounting standards.

Collaboration & Communication

Nurturing client relationships, acting as the key contact for a subset of clients

Act as liaison between offshore team, internal stakeholders, and external advisors/auditors.

Maintain strong communication channels and provide updates.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.

Ideally, experienced in managing teams, including offshore staff.

Proficiency in Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Microsoft suite and other relevant software.

Strong knowledge of Australian tax (BAS/IAS), payroll, superannuation, and compliance practices.

Excellent attention to detail, organisational ability, and communication skills.

Degree in Accounting or relevant certification (CPA / BAS Agent / equivalent) preferred.