Bookkeeper

Muro | Muscillo Romano CPA; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Muro | Muscillo Romano CPA in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Brisbane team in the bookkeeping division. You will manage end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including payroll, superannuation, BAS, IAS, and Xero reconciliations.

Reporting to the Bookkeeping Manager, you will liaise with clients and the accounting team, review systems, implement improvements, and assist with offshore staff.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years bookkeeping experience.
• Bookkeeping Cert IV or relevant undergraduate qualifications.
• MUST have Xero experience—certified user or at least 1 year usage.
• Payroll processing experience is essential.
• Experience with Xero payments gateway & payroll apps is beneficial.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bookkeeping process from start to finish.
• Process payroll and superannuation and answer employee queries.
• Reconcile Xero files with clients and drive process improvements.
• Work with the accounting team to keep client accounts up to date.
• Review existing systems and recommend changes.
• Help manage a team offshore and support ad hoc duties.
• This role will cover a range of clients across industries, including BAS, IAS, STP and reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Bookkeeping Cert IV or relevant undergraduate qualifications

Tools

Xero

Receipt Bank

Hubdoc

Deputy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our Company

We are well-established firm in the Australian Accounting Industry, This Firm has seen significant growth over the past years and is now looking to bring on an additional team member to join our bookkeeping division and help with current clients and some exciting new projects.

Why you should work for us?

Outstanding team culture where team produce excellent results

Access to personalised development plans and real opportunities for career advancement.

Be part of an innovative and multicultural team

A fantastic opportunity to join a well-known, award winning Australian Accounting Firm

Opportunity to work in a family environment

The Role

As the Bookkeeper reporting to the Bookkeeping Manager, you will;

• Help drive the bookkeeping process from start to finish
• Process Payroll, Superannuation and answer employee queries
• Liaise with Business Clients to reconcile Xero files and drive process improvements
• Work with the accounting team to ensure clients accounts are up to date
• Review existing systems and recommend changes
• Help manage a team offshore
• Adhoc duties as delegated
• This job role will require you to work on a range of clients from all different industries. Your roles and responsibilities would include but are not limited to:
• Preparing Business Activity Statements
• Preparing Instalment Activity Statements
• Payroll processing (Start to finish)
• Superannuation processing
• STP finalisation
• Taxable Payment Annual Reports
• Super Guarantee Contribution statements
• Liaising with clients and Accountants
• Liaising with the ATO
• Client Xero training
• Bank reconciliation
• GST reconciliation
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Skills & Experience

• Min 2 years bookkeeping experience (preferred but not required public practice experience)
• Bookkeeping Cert IV or relevant undergraduate qualifications
• MUST have Xero experience - Must be certified Xero software User or at least used Xero software for a min 1 year
• Payroll Experience is essential
• Experience with third party Xero payment gateway & payroll apps would be beneficial
• Experience using xero integrations such as Receipt Bank, Hubdoc, Deputy etc
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great team player
• Great problem solving abilities
• Can work autonomously when needed
• Ability to work across multiple clients daily
• Proven experience in partnering with senior level staff