https://www.talentformula.co/ is a consulting firm that offers outsourced financial and accounting Human Resources to Chartered Accounting firms worldwide. We have been asked to source staff on behalf of our client. We currently have a Bookkeeper position available in the team.

They are looking for a dynamic and bright Senior Bookkeeper with 2+ years of AUS experience to immediately join their team.

Skills, attributes and competencies required:

• Qualified or Semi Qualified CA/ Relevant bachelor’s degree in commerce (with strong Australian Bookkeeping experience)
• Have at least 2+ years of bookkeeping experience in a public practice accounting firm or any big firm post articles.
• 2+ years of Australian bookkeeping experience is a must.
• Proficient in Xero is ideal. Exposure to MYOB and Reckon is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Knowledge of GST matters.
• Clear communication.
• Attention to detail concerning descriptions in accounting files, BAS work papers, payroll processes and month-end work papers.
• Ability to identify issues or errors in accounting files and communicate these to managers.
• Basic fixed asset knowledge including disposal of assets.
• Efficient and timely in processing work.
• Working knowledge of Spotlight Reporting software is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Take up invoices and bills in the accounting system.
• Maintain trade debtors and trade creditor’s function.
• Reconcile bank accounts in the accounting system.
• Set up new employees in the accounting system.
• Process payroll including STP, leave transactions, reimbursements, and superannuation payments.
• Preparation of BAS and IAS.
• Preparation of Management Accounts.
• Creation and reconciliation of intercompany invoices.
• Preparation of month-end journals including leave provision, prepayments, and intercompany commissions.
• Lodgment of payroll tax and Workcover rateables remuneration.
• Maintain fixed asset register and process depreciation.
• Liaising with accountants on queries and related matters.