The Senior Bookkeeper performs end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial outputs in accordance with Australian standards. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, payroll processing, and providing guidance to junior team members. Candidates require a minimum of three years of bookkeeping and payroll experience with working knowledge of Australian compliance requirements.
Overview of the role
The Senior Bookkeeper is responsible for performing and overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and payroll functions while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial outputs. This role supports the organization through strong technical bookkeeping capability, payroll process expertise, quality-focused work practices, and effective stakeholder communication.
Main duties include:
Bookkeeping Operations
- Perform end-to-end bookkeeping functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
- Ensure bookkeeping transactions are processed accurately and within required timelines.
- Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company procedures and Australian bookkeeping standards.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
Payroll Management
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule in compliance with Australian payroll regulations and company policies.
- Maintain and reconcile payroll records, employee leave balances, superannuation, and related payroll documentation.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, taxation, and reporting obligations.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries in a timely manner.
- Coordinate payroll-related reporting and support audit or compliance requirements where necessary.
Quality Control & Compliance
- Conduct preliminary reviews and self-quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of bookkeeping and payroll outputs.
- Support compliance with Australian accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll standards and regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial and payroll information.
Reporting & Financial Support
- Prepare routine financial, payroll, and reconciliation reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
- Assist in compiling supporting schedules and documentation for reporting requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of required reports and financial information.
- Provide accurate financial data to support operational decision-making.
Team Support & Collaboration
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members on bookkeeping and payroll processes.
- Assist in onboarding and training activities for new employees where required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth workflow coordination and issue resolution.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Process Improvement
- Participate in initiatives aimed at improving bookkeeping and payroll workflows and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and improved accuracy.
- Support implementation of updated procedures and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of bookkeeping and payroll experience.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end bookkeeping functions and payroll processes.
- Working knowledge of Australian accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and basic compliance requirements.
- Experience in payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong bookkeeping and payroll administration skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good understanding of Australian payroll compliance requirements
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage confidential financial and payroll information
- Team-oriented with a proactive and supportive approach
- Proficiency in bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting software platforms
Benefits
- 500K per incident HMO coverage + Dental & Optical benefits
- 2-week paid Christmas vacation
- Electricity & Data subsidies
- 25K Educational Assistance
- Training and equipment will be provided
- Fixed Schedule of Mon-Fri from 7 AM to 4 PM
- Additional details will be discussed during the Job Offer stage.
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