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Form of workOur client is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper experienced with MYOB. This is a full time role based in Port Melbourne and works closely with the MD of the business.
The Role
- the role is to support the Managing Director with the running of the finance function. They are responsible for all data entry into the accounting system (MYOB), supplier and customer relationships and the full payroll processing function under the guidance of the external Accountant. It is a stand alone position that has responsibility up to the profit and loss and balance sheet.
Customer
- invoices and data is transferred into MYOB from stock system on a weekly basis
- customers accounts are reconciled and any queries followed up in a timely manner
Supplier
- enter all invoices accurately and correctly allocate to general ledger accounts
- ensure invoices are appropriately authorised before a payment can be made
- process weekly, fortnightly, monthly payment runs as needed, ensuring no double payments of invoices
- reconcile all suppliers statements to make sure all outstanding invoices are entered and any queries followed up in a prompt manner
- maintain petty cash
Cash
- update cashflow forecast, and ensure end cash targets are being met, allocate supplier payments based on cash and discuss with management on a timely basis
Key Reconciliations
- reconcile credit cards, bank and loan accounts on a weekly basis,
- reconciliation of balance sheet accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis under guidance of external Accountant to ensure correct allocation
Payroll
- full function of the payroll system, setting up new employes, processing payruns with 100% accuracy
- ensure all employees obligations are paid when due and relevant documents are lodged for statutory requirements including SGC, payroll tax, workcover and PAYG
- manage the leave entitlements within the business and report as required to management
- keep up to date with award obligations, fair work rulings and understanding of payroll process and future improvements
Other
- all statutory requirements are done in a timely manner - ie BAS, IAS, PAYGI
- data and paperwork is filed correctly
- travel register is maintained
- grants - understanding of current grants claimed within the business ie EMDG
Type of person
- able to communicate with all stakeholders within the business
- build a relationship with senior management
- able to demonstrate previous work experience, ideally in wholesale/retail space
- accepts responsibility for their part of the business, able to show initiative to improve business process
- 'can do' attitude, willingness to help and learn new things
