Senior Bookkeeper

Smith Thornton; Albany; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Birthday leave

Bonus scheme with additional leave

Job summary

Smith Thornton, based in Albany, WA, is seeking a reliable bookkeeper to support daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks for multiple clients. The role is permanent part-time (30–40 hours per week) with duties spanning data entry, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, BAS preparation and general financial administration.

The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of bookkeeping experience and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• GST/BAS and payroll compliance knowledge in Australia.
• Proficient in Xero, MYOB and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Bank, credit card and loan reconciliations.
• End-to-end payroll processing including STP reporting and superannuation.
• Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS.
• Month-end and year-end reporting and analysis.
• WA payroll tax and workers’ compensation reporting.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving discrepancies.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers on account queries.
• Training clients to use the software effectively.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Bookkeeper to join our accounting practice. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks for our clients, including data entry, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, BAS preparation and general financial administration.

This is a permanent part-time position of 30–40 hours per week, based in our Albany office.

Key responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  
• Bank, credit card and loan reconciliations
  
• End-to-end payroll processing, including STP reporting, superannuation and award interpretation
  
• Preparing and lodging BAS and IAS
  
• Month-end and year-end processes, including preparing reports for review
  
• WA payroll tax and workers’ compensation reporting
  
• Maintaining accurate financial records and resolving discrepancies
  
• Liaising with clients, their suppliers and customers on account queries
  
• Training clients to use the software effectively

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
  
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or similar
  
• Experience in MS Word, Excel & Outlook
  
• Sound understanding of GST, BAS and payroll compliance in Australia
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Clear, professional communication skills
  
• Good time management and the ability to work to deadlines
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
• Cert IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting – desirable
  
• Full Australian working rights

What we offer

• Training and career development - Smith Thornton is committed to investing in the growth and development of their team through providing regular training opportunities throughout the year.
  
• Work in Albany's CBD down by the scenic waterfront where you're only a short walk from our many lovely cafes, parks and shops.
  
• Birthday leave - have a paid day off for your birthday!
  
• Work with a great team that drives a fantastic, fun and inclusive culture.
  
• Bonus scheme incorporating additional leave benefits.
  

We will help you manage every aspect of your business, and because we establish a one on one relationship with you, our advice will be tailored for your business.

Mission Statement

"Lifestyle Engineers: To help our clients maximise the rewards from their work and business pursuits - the success, the money, the fulfilment - in such a way that it has a positive effect on their health, relationships and life balance."

Vision Statement

To be a leading accounting, financial and business services firm in the Great Southern achieving optimal outcomes for our clients.

Smith Thornton are joint venture partners with Knight Financial Advisors.

234 Stirling Tce
Albany, WA 6330
Australia