Bookkeeper

About Our Company

We are a well-established Australian accounting firm that has experienced substantial growth recently. We are now expanding our bookkeeping team to support current clients and exciting new projects.

Why join us?

• Exceptional team culture focused on excellent results
• Personalized development plans with clear pathways for career growth
• Work within an innovative, diverse, and multicultural environment
• Join a recognized and award-winning Australian accounting practice
• Enjoy a family-oriented work atmosphere

The Role

As a Bookkeeper reporting to the Bookkeeping Manager, your duties will include:

• Managing the end-to-end bookkeeping processes
• Processing payroll and superannuation, and addressing employee queries
• Collaborating with business clients to reconcile Xero files and enhance processes
• Supporting the accounting team to keep client accounts current
• Reviewing existing systems and suggesting improvements
• Overseeing and guiding an offshore team
• Performing additional delegated tasks as required
• Handling a diverse range of client industries with responsibilities such as preparing Business Activity Statements, Instalment Activity Statements, payroll from start to finish, superannuation processing, STP finalisation, Taxable Payment Annual Reports, Super Guarantee Contribution statements
• Liaising with clients, accountants, and the Australian Tax Office
• Providing client training on Xero software
• Conducting bank reconciliations, GST reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two years' bookkeeping experience preferred, especially in public practice
• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or relevant undergraduate qualification
• Proficient in Xero accounting software; certified Xero user or at least one year of hands-on experience
• Essential payroll processing experience
• Familiarity with Xero third-party payment gateways and payroll applications is advantageous
• Experience using Xero integrations such as Receipt Bank, Hubdoc, and Deputy
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Effective team collaboration skills and problem-solving aptitude
• Capability to work independently when necessary
• Competent in managing multiple clients daily
• Proven track record working closely with senior staff members

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV along with answers to the following:

• Which accounting software packages have you used?
• Do you have Xero experience?
• How many years have you worked in payroll?