Roles and Responsibilities
As a Bookkeeper, duties & responsibilities will include:
- All aspects of payroll related work for various clients, including the preparation of periodic payroll calculations, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, superannuation, payroll tax lodgments and Work Cover compliance.
- Annual payroll reconciliations, preparation of Pay As You Go (PAYG) payment summaries, payroll tax annual reconciliations and WorkCover annual declarations.
- All aspects of bookkeeping including monthly transaction processing, accounts payable and receivable.
- Preparation of monthly management reporting.
- Preparation of instalment and business activity statements.
- Other adhoc back-office requirements as requested by clients.
Expertise & Qualifications
- Basic knowledge and exposure to Australian taxation and accounting legislation and associated requirements.
- Strong bookkeeping experience.
- Strong knowledge of payroll preparation and employer obligations.
- 2 to 3 years experience working in a similar corporate environment.
- Excellent knowledge of Xero, preferably with Xero certification.
- Experience in Australian tax compliance (BAS and IAS preparation) preferred, but not a requirement.
- The ability to work with numerous clients with different requirements.
- The ability to work as part of a team, assisting other team members when required.
- The ability to also work autonomously in a position of responsibility with own portfolio of clients.
- Ability to research issues that may arise, to respond to unique client queries.
- Attention to detail and ability to proof own work is paramount.
- Possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal qualities.
- Tertiary education preferred, but not a requirement.
