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Senior Bookkeeper

Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Newcastle
Specialisation:
Reference: 67613412
Contact Name: Olivia Evans
Contact Email: oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au
Job Published: November 10, 2023 15:45

Job Description

Is it time for a change? Are you craving an environment of respect, quality and teamwork? If so we have the opportunity you have been seeking!

  • Work with a range of diverse, quality, long term clients

  • Full-time opportunity based in Charlestown

  • Award-winning organisation, supportive & friendly team

About the opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our client’s team of exceptional Bookkeepers. Located near Charlestown Shopping Centre, they have been providing tailored solutions for more than 200 clients from a variety of industries, for the last 20 years. In 2022, they were finalists, Top 10 Bookkeepers at the Australian Accounting Awards. As well as finalists, Top 10 Bookkeepers at the National Women in Finance Awards for 2022, 2021 and 2020.
  
About the Role

In this role you will provide bookkeeping services for a dedicated portfolio of quality, long term clients in order to provide accurate and up-to the moment financials. Being a passionate and effective relationship builder is key t this role as you will be helping clients streamline their accounting processes to improve efficiency, as well as liaising with your client’s accountants.
  
The duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Set up and maintenance of bookkeeping and office systems

  • Reconciliation of accounts and bank statements

  • Reconciling profit and loss and balance sheets

  • Preparation of GST Reconciliation and BAS statements

  • Accurate data management

  • Preparation of reconciled set of financial statements & management reports

  • Workers’ compensation reporting

  • Payroll Tax preparation and lodgment

  • Processing payroll

  • Research and set up of systems and add-on’s for client accounting software

 The Benefits

  • Central location of Charlestown, easy parking options and public transport

  • Work for an organisation that understands the need for balance and can provide flexibility options when you need it!

  • Supportive team of like-minded bookkeepers to bounce ideas

  • Senior bookkeeper mentors to assist with transfer of client knowledge

About You

The ideal candidate is passionate about bookkeeping and loves talking with clients. You will have at least 5+ years’ experience and feel confident in reconciling the trickiest of balance sheet items. You will also be a keen relationship builder, enjoying talking to clients providing regular updates and being their go-to problem solver.
  
You will be a guru with Xero having tertiary qualifications in commerce or financial services/bookkeeping. Time management and good organisation skills are also key in succeeding in the role.
   
How to Apply
  
Preliminary interviews with peoplefusion will commence immediately
  
To learn more about key responsibilities, company culture and associated benefits of this opportunity, please contact Olivia Evans today on 02 4927 2025 or oliviae@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your covering letter and CV.
  
At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion —we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application please don’t hesitate to contact us.