Senior Bookkeeper/Assistant Accountant

The Company:

Letcher Moroney was formed in 1972 with a strong focus on client relationships and supporting the communities in which we work. We have empowered many clients to start and grow their businesses and wealth in a sustainable, accountable, and fair manner. From our humble beginnings, 50 years ago our business has grown and now we have offices in Adelaide, Streaky Bay, Alice Springs, Ceduna, Port Lincoln, and Darwin.

We are proud to support local employment in our Adelaide and regional offices, we aim to provide opportunities for career growth and professional development for all our people.  We thrive as a team; we deliver on our promises; we embrace, accept and drive change, and we believe in giving back to our communities. 

The Position:

Working with our Assistant Accounting team you will provide internal support to our accountants, as well as provide assistant accounting / bookkeeping services directly to clients.  You will be required to assist with, bank reconciliations, processing payroll, and debtor and creditor management mostly using MYOB and Xero.

Main Responsibilities:

Internal

• Prepare workpapers for accountants
• Setup and Manage Bank Feeds, Bank Reconciliations and GST transactions 
• Preparation of quarterly BAS and IAS for clients / accountants
• Management reporting including profit and loss statements 
• Creditor and Debtor Management where required
• Set up clients bookkeeping files (chart of accounts, payroll, opening balances, debtor & creditor accounts, GST)
• Preparation of documents for client signoff via DocuSign 
• Prepare draft bills and assist with management of WIP
• Add new clients, changing client details to MYOB Practice Manager and on Portal
• Scanning of documents

Direct Support to Clients

• Processing Wages and reconciling Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Work Cover and PAYG where required
• Process and provide support to clients regarding Single Touch Payroll (STP) 
• Provide support & training to clients regarding their bookkeeping software enquiries, this may involve visiting clients at their premises from time to time

Qualifications and Experience and Attributes:

• Qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• Previous knowledge in Bookkeeping / accounting administration
• Knowledge of Accounting Software including MYOB, Xero, Reckon, QuickBooks
• Working understanding of GST and preparing BAS
• Proficient MS Excel skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work un-supervised
• Excellent communication and organisation skills