Bookkeeper

Highview Accounting & Financial; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highview Accounting & Financial is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join the Cranbourne team in Victoria. The role covers BAS lodgement, payroll, GST, and maintaining client records with accuracy.

You will work with cloud-based accounting software and provide client support, contributing to month-end processes and ongoing recordkeeping. A collaborative environment and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing and lodging BAS & Instalment Activity Statements.
• Strong GST and payroll compliance knowledge.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in a public practice environment preferred.
• Experience with FYI Elite.
• Experience supporting clients with software setup and training.
• Exposure to STP finalisation, TPAR and payroll tax declarations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge BAS and other statutory returns.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.
• Assist with month, quarter and year-end processing.
• Support payroll processing and software matters for clients.
• Liaise with clients to obtain documentation and resolve queries.
• Assist clients transitioning to cloud software and provide training.

Skills

Bookkeeping

GST & payroll

Xero/MYOB/QuickBooks

Excel

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

FYI Elite

Job description

They say 'if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life' and at Highview, we believe that loving your job starts with the right environment, the right people and meaningful work that makes a difference.

We're a multi-award winning accounting and financial advisory firm based in Victoria and Queensland with 25 years' experience helping individuals and businesses succeed. More than just a workplace, Highview is a place where careers are built, ideas are encouraged and people are supported.

We work with a broad range of clients across diverse industries, meaning no two days are ever the same. And while we take our work seriously, we believe a healthy dose of fun, collaboration and personal development is key to doing great work and enjoying it.

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our Cranbourne team .

About the role

The Bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients, preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements and other statutory returns, reconciling accounts and supporting month, quarter and year end processing. The role deals directly with clients on bookkeeping, payroll, GST and software matters, and works alongside the Accounting team to keep client records clean, current and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements and other statutory returns, including STP finalisation, TPAR and payroll tax declarations
• Perform bank reconciliations, record daily financial transactions and maintain general ledgers
• Assist the Accounting team with end of month, quarterly and yearly processing, including trial balance and financial report preparation
• Liaise directly with the ATO regarding client matters as required
• Provide professional, proactive support to clients, confidently resolving bookkeeping, payroll, GST and software related queries
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person, adapting communication style to suit diverse clients
• Assist clients with transitioning to cloud based software solutions, including setup, training and ongoing support
• Follow up with clients to obtain required documentation and ensure timely job completion
• Build an understanding of the industries in which allocated clients operate and identify future bookkeeping needs
• Review own work carefully and resolve issues before the job progresses

About you

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' relevant bookkeeping experience
• Experience preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements and Instalment Activity Statements
• Strong working knowledge of current GST and payroll compliance requirements
• Confident use of accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks, and strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in own work
• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Experience gained within a public practice environment
• Experience with FYI Elite
• Experience supporting clients with software setup and training
• Exposure to STP finalisation, TPAR and payroll tax declarations