[Hiring] Senior Bookkeeper @WizeTalent

Role Description

As our Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records for multiple clients. This role involves overseeing daily bookkeeping activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive bookkeeping experience with multi-entity groups and complex businesses, excellent organisational skills, and a keen attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, inter-entity loan accounts, and other accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and reconciling payments.
• Assist with the preparation of activity statements, GST reconciliations, PAYG withholding, and BAS.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and stay updated on changes in accounting standards and practices.
• Able to identify issues early and take necessary solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Australian public accounting, with a focus on Australian bookkeeping.
• In-depth knowledge of Australian regulations and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software Xero, MYOB, and FYI Docs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Experience with Active Work Papers desirable but not essential; however, at least an online workpapers software is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at PHP 95,000 + Philippines benefits.
• Working permanently from home – Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM AEST.
• 4 weeks paid leave + AU public holidays.
• Day off on your birthday!
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• New equipment supplied.