Our Bookkeeper/Payroll Manager maintains accurate financial records, handles accounts, and ensures timely payroll processing. They are responsible for managing transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and finalise weekly staff payroll
- Responsible for the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, including bank reconciliations and processing of journals
- Assistance with the preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts period end close processes
- Preparation of BAS GST, payroll tax, and superannuation lodgements
- Ensuring recordkeeping is complete and up to internal standards
- Management of Accounts email including liaising with staff, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Reporting in a timely and accurate manner to queries
- Communicating and dealing with colleagues professionally and courteously
- Tasks deemed necessary to ensure excellent customer experience as determined by management
- Keeping manager informed of progress and any issues arising
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years’ experience working in an accounting and payroll position, preferably for AU/NZ firms
- Strong numerical and IT skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Xero on bank feed, invoicing, bills, manual journals, and reporting is essential.
- Experience with preparation of Australian BAS GST, payroll tax and superannuation lodgements (preferred but not necessary)
- Basic understanding of Australian payroll obligations and calculations
- Has the ability and willingness to learn new systems and tools, as needed
- Strong understanding of and experience in accruals accounting
EDUCATION
- Completed a Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting degree (or equivalent)
- CPA/CA is preferred but not necessary
