Book Keeper

FERHM Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Laptop provided

Great team culture

Direct work with owners

Job summary

Ferhm Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to own day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and financial record-keeping at our Gold Coast operation. You will work closely with business owners, the workshop team and external accountants to keep accounts up to date and accurate.

You will manage payroll, BAS, supplier and customer reconciliations, and contribute ideas to improve processes within a practical, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Familiar with Australian bookkeeping practices.
• Advantageous to have qualifications in bookkeeping or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer follow-up.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards.
• Enter and cross-check employee timesheets and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Prepare wages and maintain payroll records.
• Prepare financial reports for owners and accountant.
• Assist with BAS preparation and month-end processes.
• Monitor cash flow and upcoming payment commitments.
• Support inventory control and stock reconciliation.
• Assist with job costing and stock cost tracking.
• Help improve bookkeeping processes and general accounts administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

Ferhm specialises in repairs and overhauls of heavy machinery, helping our customers keep their equipment reliable and ready for work.

We’re proud of our great team culture and the people behind our business. As we grow, we’re looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in your work and wants to contribute to the success of the business.

About the role

Working closely with the business owners, workshop team and external accountant, you’ll take ownership of our day-to-day bookkeeping and help keep our accounts, payroll and inventory records accurate and up to date.

This is an opportunity to get to know the operations behind the numbers, contribute ideas and improve how we do things. If you enjoy variety, responsibility and working with a practical, approachable team, we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supplier payments and customer follow-up
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Enter and cross-check employee timesheets, following up missing information and discrepancies before payroll
• Prepare and process wages, including overtime, allowances and leave, and maintain accurate payroll records
• Prepare financial information and reports for the business owners and accountant
• Assist with BAS preparation and month-end processes
• Monitor cash flow and upcoming payment commitments
• Support inventory control by maintaining accurate stock records, reconciling stock movements and investigating discrepancies with the team
• Assist with tracking stock costs and job costing
• Help improve bookkeeping processes and support general accounts administration

About you

You’re organised, reliable and comfortable taking ownership of your work. You enjoy working with others, ask questions when something doesn’t add up and follow things through.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping role
• Confidence using XERO accounting software and Microsoft 365 and SharePoint etc.
• Experience checking timesheets, preparing wages and managing payroll records
• A sound understanding of Australian bookkeeping processes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear communication skills when working with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• A practical approach to solving problems and improving processes
• Discretion when handling confidential business and employee information
• Experience in heavy machinery, manufacturing, engineering or a similar industry would be highly regarded, particularly with inventory control, stock reconciliation and job costing.

A bookkeeping or accounting qualification would be advantageous.

What we offer

• Full-time employment with a growing business
• Fuel card and laptop provided
• A great team culture where your contribution is valued
• The opportunity to work directly with the business owners and workshop team
• Ownership of your role, with the opportunity to contribute ideas and improve processes
• A key role in supporting the next stage of our business’s growth