Bookkeeper

On behalf of our valued client, we are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join the business on a permanent basis. This position will be open to candidates seeking part time (20+) and full time hours.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist financial services business based on Ballarat's outskirts and have been in operation for more than a decade. They have a proud history of providing accounting support to a range of clients (mostly trade related) from basic bookkeeping through to a portable CFO services.

About the role

The Bookkeeper will contribute to the accounting support of a number of clients, initially in a back-end processing role with a view to a more client facing position into the future. Duties required are as follows but not limited to:

• Maintain accurate financial records for the business on a client by client basis
• Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll

• Ensure that statutory reporting requirements are met and that appropriate insurances are in place, including lodging of quarterly BAS, Payroll Taxes, PAYG Taxes, Superannuation and Workcover.
• Raise invoices and ensure that they are paid and that debtors are followed up.
• In conjunction with the director and clients, prepare relevant reports and budgets
• General data entry and administrative duties as required

About you

To be considered we are seeking to identify candidates who have the following skills, experience and qualities;

• Previous experience in a Bookkeeping (or similar) position
• High level financial management skills
• Exemplify good initiative, people skills and self-motivation with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate good time management
• Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills
• Competent use of Xero, Quick Books, MYOB and Excel
• Experience in planning, budgeting, and reporting

In return, the successful applicant will be given the opportunity to take on a role that offers long term job stability and an ability to further develop. An attractive salary package will be negotiated based on previous experience. Please note hours will also be negotiated with the successful applicant with candidates seeking full time, part time and school hours encouraged to apply.