About the Company:
Our client is a dynamic and innovative company educating small to medium mum and dad Property Developers across multiple states in Australia. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our collaborative work environment. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in a Full-Time capacity.
Job Description:
As a Bookkeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our financial records and ensuring accuracy in all transactions across multiple Entities. You will be responsible for a range of bookkeeping duties, including but not limited to the responsibilities outlined below. All entities use the Xero Accounting platform. This will be a work from home role, offering lifestyle flexibility.
Key Responsibilities: General Bookkeeping – Multiple Entities
Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.Reconcile bank statementsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.Quarterly Activity StatementsTPAR reportingEOFY AccrualsMaintain Inter-Entity Loans and related interest calculationsReconcile Income to the Stripe Payment GatewayPrepare and update cashflow forecastsCreate and maintain Custom Reports in XeroAbility to identify, develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for best practiceHandle tax filings and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.Understanding and calculation of the Margin Scheme as it relates to Property DevelopmentPerform other related duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities: Payroll – 2 Entities
Process Payroll for approx. 15 Staff across 2 CompaniesQuarterly SuperannuationMonthly PAYG-W ReportingEOFY Payment SummariesMonitoring staff leave entitlementsAward Interpretation & ImplementationCreation and maintenance of Excel timesheetsWorkers Compensation reporting of actuals and estimates across multiple states
Other Responsibilities:
Entering payables in Xero via Hubdoc and/or emailsReviewing and reconciling transactions in XeroResponding and accomplishing tasks from supplier/staff/Rob's emailsReconciling Stripe Sales transactions in Xero Reconciling sales coming in from main bank CBA *8582Processing payments for all related entitiesUpdating the spreadsheet that contains weekly cashflow summary and forecastReports or tasks that Rob's needs done (Weekly)Catch up on financial, HR and payrollPrepare payroll summary report and process HR related tasks: setting up employment contracts, onboarding, emails etcUpdate Cashflow Forecast (Monthly)Update Monthly Sales SummaryUpdate Company Details Spreadsheet - BAS/PAYG/TAX pmtsLodgement of Monthly PAYGWRecord rental income twice a month (rental statements from email)Send over invoice once they sent PO for payment PAYGW Lodgement to the ATOAd hoc reports required by RobPreparation and review of BAS for DN, DSA and SPV04Prep, reconciliation and payment processing of Super payments
Experience and Skills:
Proven experience as an Accountant / Bookkeeper or in a similar role.Minimum of 5 years accounting experience.Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.Proficiency in Xero accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate level.High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Strong organisational and time-management skills.Ability to work autonomously.Excellent communication skills.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Nice to have:
Cert IV Finance (Accounting) or equivalent relevant experience.BAS Agent Registration would be beneficial but not essential.
This role is open from August to January as a temporary position to cover for our employee on maternity leave.
