Business and Tax Bookkeeper
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All aspects of payroll related work for various clients, including the preparation of periodic payroll calculations, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting, superannuation, payroll tax lodgments, and Work Cover compliance
- Annual payroll reconciliations, preparation of Pay As You Go (PAYG) payment summaries, payroll tax annual reconciliations and WorkCover annual declarations
- All aspects of bookkeeping including monthly transaction processing, accounts payable and receivable
- Preparation of monthly management reporting
- Preparation of installment and business activity statements
- Other ad-hoc back office requirements as requested by clients
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Basic knowledge and exposure to Australian taxation and accounting legislation ans associated requirements
- Strong bookkeeping experience
- Strong knowledge of payroll preparation and employer obligations
- 2 to 3 years experience working in a similar corporate environment
- Excellent knowledge of Xero, preferably with Xero certification
- Experience in Australian tax compliance (BAS and IAS preparation) preferred but not a requirement
- Ability to work with clients with numerous requirements
- Ability to work as part of a team, assisting other team members when required
- Ability to work autonomously in a position of responsibility with own portfolio of clients
- Ability to research issues that may arise, to respond to unique client queries
- Attention to detail and ability to proof own work is paramount
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal qualities