Senior Bookkeeper

The Senior Bookkeeper is expected to maintain working papers, handle ad hoc tasks as required by the client, prepare payments, and ensure compliance with BAS, PAYG, and superannuation requirements. Additionally, the Senior Bookkeeper prepares performance reports and ensures all financial activities are tracked and reported accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Information Security: Secure and maintain financial information as directed by the client, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all data handling.
• Transaction Documentation: Accurately document financial transactions by entering account transaction information into the accounting software.
• Receipt and Payment Processing: Process receipts and payments efficiently, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Account Reconciliation: Manage debtor and creditor accounts, including reconciliation. Perform ledger and bank reconciliations, and assist in the preparation of trial balances and financial statements.
• Accounts Receivables Management: Conduct outbound calls for accounts receivables management, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments.
• Creditor Inquiries: Handle inbound calls for creditor inquiries, providing prompt and accurate responses.
• Financial Discrepancies Resolution: Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Cash Flow Reporting: Prepare weekly cash flow reports as directed by the client, ensuring accurate forecasting and management of funds.
• Working Papers Maintenance: Maintain working papers as directed by the client, ensuring all documentation is up to date and accessible.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: Perform other ad hoc tasks as required by the client, such as form completion, creating credit accounts, applications, and managing database details on internal software.
• Payment Preparation: Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with BAS, PAYG, and superannuation requirements.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare performance reports as directed by the client, ensuring all financial activities are tracked and reported accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

• Software Proficiency: Knowledgeable in Australian accounting software, e.g., Xero, ATO portal, ASIC.
• Qualifications: Must be degree qualified; CPA is an advantage.
• Communication Skills: Confidently liaise with different individuals including directors, banks, creditors, debtors, and staff. Must possess excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure work is error-free, professionally presented, and compliant with the companys procedures and systems.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the clients confidence by keeping financial information secure and confidential.
• Consultative Approach: Demonstrate an assertive and consultative communication style, providing valuable input and guidance as needed.
• Teamwork: Comfortably work within a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Initiative: Show a high level of initiative, suggesting process improvements where applicable.
• Work Ethic: Exhibit an exceptional work ethic and client-focused attitude.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills, with the ability to work within specified timeframes.