Assistant Manager - Work from Home

Our business, mortgage broking and finance in Australia. We are growing quickly across several entities and states, and we are building a strong digital presence for each of our brands. We are based in Sydney.

Role & responsibilities The Assistant Manager is a hands-on operational leader with two core responsibilities:

1. Finance: keep the group's day-to-day finances accurate, compliant and well reported across multiple entities.
2. SEO and digital marketing supervision: lead and hold accountable our SEO team so that our brand websites grow in search visibility, enquiries and leads.

The role supports the Directors with clear reporting, sound controls and consistent execution.

Finance

- Oversee day-to-day accounting across group entities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and month-end close.
- Prepare and review BAS, GST and PAYG obligations in coordination with our external accountant.
- Oversee payroll and superannuation processes, ensuring compliance with current requirements, including Payday Super.
- Manage billing, claims and reconciliation, ensuring invoices and payments match service delivery and plan funding.
- Prepare monthly management reports, budgets, cash-flow forecasts and variance analysis for each entity.
- Maintain financial controls, approval processes and documentation, and support audits and registration requirements.
- Identify cost savings, billing leakage and process improvements.

SEO Team Supervision

- Supervise the SEO team (including remote staff), setting clear daily and weekly priorities.
- Maintain performance systems: daily activity logs, KPI scorecards and regular one-on-one reviews.
- Own the SEO roadmap across group websites, including technical fixes, keyword tracking,



content calendars, location and service pages, and Google Business Profile management.
- Review all content and page updates for quality, accuracy and brand and compliance standards before publication. This includes NDIS-related claims.
- Direct the responsible use of AI tools in SEO workflows, with documented SOPs and human review.
- Report monthly to the Directors on rankings, traffic, enquiries and lead conversion, and recommend priorities.
- Coordinate with external vendors, designers and developers where needed.

Support the Directors on special projects, expansion planning and process documentation. Maintain confidentiality of financial, staff and participant information.

Key Performance Indicators

- Month-end close completed and reports delivered by an agreed business day.
- BAS, payroll and super lodged accurately and on time, with zero penalties.
- Claims reconciled each month, with outstanding items tracked and resolved.
- Degree in accounting, finance or business, or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero or MYOB) and advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience supervising a team, ideally including remote staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to present clearly to Directors.
- This is fully work from home.

Desirable

- Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented, ethical and trustworthy with sensitive information.
- Organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across entities.
- Firm but supportive leader who sets standards and follows up.
- Proactive problem solver who is comfortable with change and growth.

Employment Details

- Employment type: Full time
- Location: Work from home
- Remuneration: Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 45,000
- Start date: ASAP
- Probation: 6 months

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