Bookkeeper

Air Control Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Control Australia is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeper to join our Melbourne team. The role covers accounts payable/receivable, payroll support, month-end close, BAS and statutory reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business, manage competing priorities, and help ensure smooth accounting processes using Xero and Excel. A detail-oriented, organised, and proactive approach is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred).
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure appropriate coding and approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow up overdue accounts and assist with debt collection activities.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile credit card accounts and allocate employee expense claims.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances.
• Payroll processing support.
• Assist with superannuation, PAYG withholding, LSL and STP reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and other finance journals as required.
• Assist with BAS, payroll tax, workers' compensation and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work, and is willing to jump in and support wherever needed.

Working closely with key stakeholders across the business, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day finance functions, and ensuring the smooth running of accounting processes across the business. We are seeking someone who brings strong bookkeeping experience, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to assist with a broad range of tasks as priorities change.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and ensure appropriate coding and approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow up overdue accounts and assist with debt collection activities.
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile credit card accounts and allocate employee expense claims.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances.
• Payroll processing support.
• Assist with superannuation, PAYG withholding, LSL and STP reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and other finance journals as required.
• Assist with BAS, payroll tax, workers' compensation and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Other ad hoc administrative tasks when required.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred).
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.