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Work History
Education
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Programs and Softwares
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Nadia O'Neil

Caversham,WA

Summary

Confident accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in financial reporting, budgeting and process improvement. Proven ability to implement efficient procedures and produce accurate reporting by deadline. I am a detail orientated individual with excellent communication and problem solving skills who is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Manager/Accountant

Onyx Business Group
11.2020 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries.
  • Prepared and processed payroll for small to large businesses, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Lodged and managed company tax obligations including BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, and Superannuation (monthly and quarterly).
  • Entered and reviewed journal entries, maintained fixed asset registers, and processed depreciation schedules for clients.
  • Conducted regular general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and verified the accuracy of data to support financial integrity.
  • Reconciled prepayments, insurance, and finance accounts, ensuring all entries were accurately recorded.
  • Prepared annual budgets and performed detailed cash flow forecasting tailored to client needs.
  • Developed and presented management reports, budgets, and cash flow statements during client advisory meetings.
  • Compiled bi-monthly and quarterly board reports for not-for-profit clients, delivering meaningful insights to stakeholders.
  • Analysed monthly expense variances and provided detailed commentary to support business decisions.
  • Prepared financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs).
  • Assisted the Partner tax planning, including the preparation and presentation of strategic tax advice to clients.
  • Maintained effective communication with clients and internal teams to ensure financial standards, accuracy, and compliance were consistently met.
  • Delivered internal training to staff on accounting standards, compliance procedures, and firm-specific processes.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for client onboarding, training, and ongoing accounting system support.
  • Led the implementation of new accounting procedures and internal processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Designed and implemented new workpapers to streamline workflows and enhance productivity across the practice.
  • Managed trust account receipting and reporting, including liaison with external auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance.

Assistant Accountant

Resolve Financial Solutions
08.2014 - 11.2020
  • Maintained accurate financial records, including accounts receivable/payable and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Delivered timely month-end reporting with budget variance analysis and clear explanations of key movements.
  • Conducted monthly expense variance analysis to support financial transparency and performance monitoring.
  • Prepared and updated cash flow forecasts to support short- and long-term financial planning.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and performed regular general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Processed journal entries and ensured proper allocation in line with accounting standards.
  • Prepared journal entries in line with accrual accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Developed annual budgets and 1–5 year rolling financial forecasts aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Assisted senior accountants in complex financial analysis, providing data and insights to support key decision-making.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending enhancements.
  • Improved cash flow by introducing structured follow-up processes for outstanding accounts receivable, reducing overdue balances.

Corporate Accounts Officer

Blackburne Property Group
01.2012 - 08.2014
  • Supported the Corporate Accounts Manager with the preparation and review of monthly financial reports.
  • Managed company tax obligations, including preparation, lodgement, and payment of BAS, PAYG, and Payroll Tax.
  • Oversaw day-to-day management and compliance of the Trust Account.
  • Entered and maintained accurate records of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and incoming cash transactions.
  • Performed regular reconciliations of bank accounts and corporate credit cards to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepared journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
  • Processed payroll and Superannuation payments in a timely and compliant manner.
  • Handled creditor payments and proactively followed up with debtors to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Liaised with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and support to ensure audit compliance.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting - Provisional Member

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
12-2026

Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Accounting And Taxation

Curtin University
11-2024

Certificate IV - Financial Services (Accounting)

Central Institute of Technology
12-2011

Chisholm Catholic College
01-2009

Skills

  • Analytical problem solving
  • High attention to detail
  • Process improvement implementation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Skilled in teamwork and self-directed tasks
  • Ability to work well under pressure and maintain accuracy
  • Proficient in meeting deadlines through organised planning
  • Produce and interpret financial reports with variance analysis

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the year at Onyx Business Group 2 years in a row (2023 & 2024)
  • Runner up employee of the year at Onyx Business Group (2022)
  • Awarded employee of the month on numerous occasions
  • Promoted to Practice Manager in recognition of strong leadership, collaboration, and ability to drive team success
  • Received multiple Letters of Commendation from Curtin University for achieving outstanding academic results as one of the top-performing students in the Bachelor of Commerce program
  • Implemented new processes, workpapers, and initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency within the firm

Programs and Softwares

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Xero
  • Xero Practice Manager
  • MYOB (AccountRight, MYOB Essentials, MYOB Practice)
  • Class
  • FYI Docs
  • Microsoft Navision
  • Dext
  • Syft
  • Annature
  • Budgetlink
  • Finpower
  • PropertyTree

Timeline

Practice Manager/Accountant

Onyx Business Group
11.2020 - Current

Assistant Accountant

Resolve Financial Solutions
08.2014 - 11.2020

Corporate Accounts Officer

Blackburne Property Group
01.2012 - 08.2014

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting - Provisional Member

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce - Majoring in Accounting And Taxation

Curtin University

Certificate IV - Financial Services (Accounting)

Central Institute of Technology

Chisholm Catholic College

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