AddressOur Business
Early Learning Management is a thriving childcare management business with over three decades of experience in the provision of management and services for the Childcare Sector. Due to our growth, we are currently seeking a motivated and proactive Payroll and Finance Officer to join our team in Molendinar on the Gold Coast.
Current Opportunity
You'll focus on delivering high quality, value-add work while developing your technical and client management skills in a high performing team. We advocate various flexible office options, co-working spaces, and a degree of virtual working.
Be part of an exciting growth phase and help shape the future of Early Learning Management.
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Enjoys teamwork.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner.
Role Overview
The Payroll and Finance Officer ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, manages accounts receivable/payable, comprehensive bookkeeping and oversees financial aspects for our clients.
Position Objectives
- Collect, interpret, and review financial information.
- Manage month-end processes.
- Ensure accuracy in financial data inputs.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Create and amend journal entries.
- Maintain accurate and reliable financial information.
- Reconcile financial programs.
- Assist with accounts payable tasks.
Key Accountabilities
- Process payroll, including payroll tax and lodging IASs.
- Manage accounts payable, including supplier invoices and payments.
- Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing, maintaining customer details, billing, and customer inquiries.
Client Management
- Manage a busy schedule with multiple clients, working with different Early Learning Management staff and managers.
- Perform work in varying workplaces – Early Learning Management’s office and your home.
- Responsively manage queries and requests from your clients, their staff, suppliers and customers.
- Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Providing bookkeeping, systems advice, coaching, training, analytical services to clients.
Responsibilities by Function
- Strong attention to detail.
- Highly developed organisational skills and methodical work approach.
- Excellent time management.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Proficiency in Excel; intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint.
- Advanced knowledge of Xero.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Advanced understanding of bookkeeping practices.
- Familiarity with contemporary Australian business practices and culture.
- Excellent client service skills, providing professional and responsive service.
Technical Competencies
- Xero: Proficient in Xero for accounting and bookkeeping.
- foundU: Skilled in using foundU for payroll processing.
- MS Office: Advanced skills in Word and Excel.
- G Suite: Competent with Gmail and other G Suite tools.
- Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of GST, tax, and compliance requirements.
