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Senior Bookkeeper
WizeTalent. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Australian bookkeeping principles and practices, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Proficient in Xero accounting software and skilled in payroll processing and tax return preparation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Australian Bookkeeping ExperienceProficiency in XeroFinancial Statement PreparationPayroll ProcessingAttention to Detail
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Hard Skills
Financial Record MaintenanceAccount ReconciliationAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementTax Return Preparation
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Compliance with Accounting StandardsPayroll CompliancePublic Practice EnvironmentFinancial ReportingTax Audits
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Oversee payroll processing, including calculating and recording payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices, payments, and collections
- Assist in the preparation of tax returns and provide support during tax audits
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and stay updated on changes in accounting standards and practices
- Train junior Bookkeepers as the team grows and less experienced team members come onboard, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 4 years of Australian bookkeeping experience, within a public practice environment
- Proficiency in accounting software Xero
- Strong knowledge of Australian bookkeeping principles and practices
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus structure
- Permanent work from home set-up
- New equipment supplied
- Work/life balance
- Great team to work with