Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Delaney's client, a mid-sized, City Fringe accounting practice in Melbourne, is seeking a Bookkeeper. You will support internal bookkeeping and payroll, and assist a diverse client base within a growing business.

The role requires PP bookkeeping experience, strong Xero and MYOB skills, great client-facing ability, and knowledge of payroll awards. You will interact with accountants and support ASIC duties in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Quarterly and Monthly BASs.
• Internal payroll processing fortnightly (over 100 employees).
• Preparation and reviewing of monthly reporting (P&L, BS).
• Bank reconciliations, accounts payables, accounts receivables.
• Oversee, review and coordinate bookkeeping/reporting tasks by overseas team.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Client interaction

Bank reconciliations

Education

Certificate in Bookkeeping

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.

If this position is not quite what you are seeking and you would like to discuss other opportunities or the market in general, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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. If you are interested in joining our team please reach out throughwww.lawsondelaney.com.au