Bookkeeper

About Us

Lowrys Accountants has a long and successful history and is proud to be Servicing Darwin, the Northern Territory, the Tanami and the Kimberley region of Western Australia since 1970. The company is seeking to evolve with new systems and processes to continue improving and servicing the region for many decades ahead. The business aspires to continue delivering best practice Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Advisory and SMSF services to clients. Lowrys is seeking to employ an energetic, proactive new team member.

About You

Are you someone that embraces technology and passionate about Bookkeeping and Business Systems? Are you driven to helping business owners achieve better outcomes? Do you strive to deliver a great customer experience? Are you self-motivated and driven to reach individual and team KPI's? Can you work independently on set tasks and when required assist other team members? Can you work under pressure and to set deadlines? Are you someone with ambition, seeking to join a successful growing company that will provide opportunities to help you reach your full potential?

We are seeking a motivated, capable, experienced Bookkeeper with strong organisation skills to join our expanding team. 

Role requirements

Ideally you have previous experience and knowledge of bookkeeping in a professional environment; you’ll need a sound knowledge of MYOB and Xero to assist our clients and Accounting team. Your knowledge and proficiency in the integration and automation of various accounting software add-on apps and desire to stay ahead of the curve with technology will make you stand out from the “traditional bookkeeper” and make you highly desirable. You will be required to fulfill the criteria below:

• Performing bookkeeping functions efficiently by embracing built-in and add-on features for all types of online software;
• Supporting our clients to achieve their goals and grow their business;
• Reconciliation of accounts to trial balance;
• Preparation of all BAS related compliance reports for lodgement with ATO;
• Preparation and presentation of management reports to clients;
• Assisting clients to understand financial results and provide training where required;
• Attending to client questions and act as the liaison with the accountant;
• Ability to cross sell other service offerings within the group;
• Strong focus on third-party software integrations, as well as experience in client training in the use of all packages;
• Strong focus and ability to work with and document systems and procedures;
• Ability to undertake payroll for clients across varied industries with an understanding of Fair Work and other Workplace Legislation.

Skills and experience

• Minimum of 5 years bookkeeping experience;
• Minimum of 5 years payroll administration experience (ideally using both MYOB & Xero)
• Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping) or equivalent highly desirable;
• Advanced working knowledge of all online accounting software packages (must have proven advanced knowledge / experience in both MYOB and Xero)
• Experience with other third-party applications integrated with cloud; accounting software packages (Dext, Service M8, XPM for example)
• Experience working with multiple clients and conflicting deadlines;
• Experience working in a Practice environment with multi client experience is advantageous;
• Attention to detail and ability to solve problems;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service;
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a team structure;
• Ability to co-ordinate workflow with processing team and review work;
• Able to think on your feet with a can-do attitude;
• IT savvy having strong Microsoft Office 365 Suite skills;
• Flexibility to work from client premises or our office is essential.
• Highly efficient / organised;

Ability to cope with demanding weekly targets and periodic deadlines.