The Wallace Bishop Group is a family-owned jewellery and timepiece retailer with a national presence that has been trading for over 100 years. The Group is made up of two retail brands plus a service and manufacturing workshop.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Clerk to join our dynamic Finance team based in our conveniently located Newstead head office.
Duties:
- All facets of Payroll:
- Accurate and timely payroll for 300+ employees on a fortnightly basis
- Interpretation and application of 5 Modern Awards
- Preparation and submission of all payroll related statutory lodgements
- Preparation of all payroll related end-of-month tasks within defined timeframes
- Reconciliation of end-of-year payroll including successful submission of final STP file
- Liaising internally with operations teams to resolve queries related to timesheets and/or payroll
- Liaising with external parties (ie, statutory bodies) on payroll related matters
- Monitoring and responding to all Payroll inbox enquiries
- Maintaining employee records and updating all data related to the payroll function
- Preparation and issue of employment contracts
- Supporting and/or identifying process improvement initiatives relating directly and indirectly to the payroll function
- Payroll eFiling
- All facets of Accounts Payable:
- Monitoring and actioning the Accounts Payable inbox
- Answering and resolving suppliers' telephone enquiries
- Entering AP invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Liaising internally with operations teams to resolve queries related to supplier accounts/payments
- Process AP Payment runs
- Sending supplier remittances
- Preparation, distribution and analysis of Accounts Payable reports
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to Accounts Payable
- Supporting and/or identifying process improvement initiatives relating directly and indirectly to the Accounts Payable function
- Accounts Payable eFiling
- All facets of Accounts Receivable:
- Monitoring and actioning the Accounts Receivable inbox
- Accounts Receivable Invoicing and receipting
- Daily Bank reconciliations
- Processing of refunds
- Liaising internally with operations teams regarding customer deposits received and daily banking discrepancies
- Preparation, distribution and analysis of AR reports
- Monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Receivable eFiling
About you:
- 3+ years prior experience in a similar high-volume / complex role
- Experience in a retail business preferred but not essential
- Effective communication and time management skills
- Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
- Proven capacity to work autonomously and to approach activities with initiative
- Proven capability to work, interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and build positive, professional relationships
- Strong team player
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Highly numeric
- Experience with Pronto is desirable
- Experience with Xero is desirable
- Experience with Dynamics 365 is desirable
- Experience with Employment Hero (previously Keypay) is highly desirable
- Robust ability to interpret and apply awards
- Experience with inventory is desirable