Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

Lawson Delaney; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper for a mid-sized professional services accounting practice. You will support internal bookkeeping tasks, assist with payroll, and service a diverse client base in a growing firm.

The role emphasizes BAS compliance, payroll processing for over 100 employees, monthly reporting, reconciliations and coordination with an overseas team, all within a down-to-earth, supportive culture that values development.

Qualifications

• Prior bookkeeping experience is essential, minimum 2 years.
• Solid experience using Xero & MYOB.
• Great client-facing skills and enjoys client interaction.
• Sound knowledge of various payroll awards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge quarterly and monthly BAS statements.
• Internal payroll processing for 100+ employees (fortnightly).
• Prepare and review monthly reporting (P&L, balance sheet).
• Perform bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide administrative support for public practice and ASIC secretarial duties.
• Oversee and coordinate bookkeeping/reporting tasks completed by overseas team.

Skills

Xero

MYOB

Client facing

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Mid-sized growing professional services Accounting practice based in City Fringe have a down to earth, fun work culture that promotes employee engagement and development.

As Bookkeeper you will support internal bookkeeping tasks; help support internal payroll & for a diverse range of clients in a growing business.

Key Day To Day Responsibilities Of The Role

• Quarterly and Monthly BAS’s
• Internal Payroll processing fortnightly (over 100 employees)
• Preparation and reviewing of monthly reporting (P&L, BS etc.)
• Bank reconciliations, accounts payables, accounts receivables
• Public practice accounting administration with accountants and support for clients & support ASIC corporate secretarial duties
• Oversee, review and coordinate bookkeeping/reporting tasks completed by the overseas team

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Prior PP Bookkeeping experience is essential- 2 years minimum
• Solid experience using Xero & MYOB
• Great Client facing skills & enjoys client interaction
• Sound knowledge of various Payroll Awards

About Lawson Delaney

Lawson Delaney’s Accounting recruitment team is passionate about helping candidates, from early-career Accountants through to Equity Partners, find their dream job. Working with the best practices across Melbourne & Australia, we consider culture, and your current needs and aspirations to find roles that will enable you to flourish.

Lawson Delaney is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Through initiatives such as a 'Skilled Workplace' Mental Health First Aid Australia accreditation and a needs-based flexibility model, we are loud and proud about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.