Senior Bookkeeper & Mentor — Payroll, Xero & Client Accounting

Herron Accountants; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Herron Accountants in Queensland is seeking an experienced accountant to maintain client financial records both from our office and at clients’ premises. You will mentor juniors, attend client meetings, and handle end-to-end payroll, BAS/IAS, and year-end finalisations.

You will be proficient with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, manage accounts payable/receivable, and help clients improve their internal systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in a comparable role within an accounting practice.
• Payroll experience including award interpretation, leave accruals, payroll tax and SGC.
• Experienced in multiple accounting and operational software packages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Attend client meetings individually and with accountants as required.
• Single Touch Payroll, payroll processing, superannuation reconciliations and year end finalisations.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• BAS / IAS preparation.
• Accounting file setups - Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks - including initial and ongoing client training.
• Assisting clients where required in developing their own internal administration and financial systems and processes.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Payroll experience

Accounting software

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

MYOB

QuickBooks

Job description

Herron Accountants in Queensland is seeking an experienced accountant to maintain client financial records both from our office and at clients’ premises. You will mentor juniors, attend client meetings, and handle end-to-end payroll, BAS/IAS, and year-end finalisations.

You will be proficient with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks, manage accounts payable/receivable, and help clients improve their internal systems.