Senior Bookkeeper

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Guide and mentor junior Bookkeepers, offering support and advice to foster their professional growth.

• Ensure financial records for clients are accurate and current, which includes transaction recording, account reconciliation, and ledger management.

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring precision and adherence to accounting standards.

• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and additional accounts to verify accuracy and identify any discrepancies.

• Supervise payroll processing, which entails calculating and recording payroll transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, managing the processing of invoices, payments, and collections.

• Act as a reliable point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing financial insights and recommendations.

• Employ the accounting software Xero to manage financial data and produce reports.

• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, keeping abreast of updates in accounting standards and practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a public practice setting.

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices.

• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.

• A keen eye for accuracy and detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable of working independently as well as being a valuable team member.

• A sincere interest in rural and regional businesses is highly regarded, with firsthand experience in agriculture or supporting the agricultural sector being a notable advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary of $90,000 including super.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.

• Permanent remote working setup.

• Provision of new equipment.