Overview of the Role
Bookkeepers are responsible in providing clients with high-quality work by paying close attention to detail, providing a quick turnaround for completion of tasks and being proactive and responsive to client requirements.
Main duties include:
- Assist Accounting Team in handling communications with clients and vendors such as sending out invoices, bills, statements, tax documents, email reminders, document requests and follow-ups.
- Track, record and maintain clients and vendors profiles.
- Perform document filing, collation and data entry.
- Create invoices, bills and process payments.
- Assist Accounting Team in processing, preparing and maintaining accounts receivable and payable records.
- Perform reconciliation of bank accounts and other financial transactions.
- Assist Accounting Team in preparing clients’ payroll.
- Record journal entries, review spreadsheets and ledgers and other financial reports for accuracy.
- Prepare Business Activity Statements
- Create associated working papers
- Assist Accounting Team to maintain fixed assets.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of practical experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant with Australian-based companies
- Advanced Xero knowledge (minimum 2 years’ experience)
- Strong experience with Australian Payroll - IMPORTANT
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Skilled in Excel
- Experience with HubDoc or Dext
- Understanding of accruals and prepayments
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good knowledge of Australian taxation (GST)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- High attention to detail
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Current Xero Advisor Certification required
- Current Xero Payroll Certification required
Benefits
- 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
- 2-week paid Christmas vacation
- Electricity & Data subsidies
- 25K Educational Assistance
- Training and equipment will be provided
- Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM