Job Description
Accountant / Bookkeeper | Part-Time 3 or 4 days p/week | On-site |
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About the Company
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Join a well-established and growing business based in South Yarra seeking an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to take ownership of the finance function. Working closely with the business owners and supported by external accountants, this is a hands-on role that offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to contribute strategically to the ongoing success of the business.
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30 hours / 3 or 4 days per week
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Business has a strong track record of staff retention
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About the Role
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hands-on
bookkeeper/accountant
who enjoys working within a small to medium-sized business workplace, can operate independently, and is capable of providing both transactional support and commercial financial insights.
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Working closely with the owners, you will play a key role in take a hands-on approach to all aspects of the company's finance function, ensuring accurate financial management across bookkeeping, payroll, reporting and operational finance, budgets, purchasing and cost control.
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This is purely an on-site role in South Yarra, you will have your own dedicated office space and significant autonomy.
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Key Responsibilities
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Preparation of monthly management financial statements
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Managing cash flow, budgets and financial forecasts
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Overseeing BAS preparation, payroll, and statutory reporting compliance
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Managing end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, supplier payments and creditor management
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Managing relationships with approximately 100 suppliers, including purchase orders, payments and account queries
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Processing payroll, including superannuation, PAYG and employee entitlements
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Performing bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations
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Maintaining accurate financial records and data integrity across accounting systems
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Overseeing inventory and stock receipting processes
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Liaising with external accountants and preparing information for BAS, compliance and year-end reporting requirements
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Providing financial reporting, analysis and strategic insights to support business growth and decision-making
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Working closely with the owners to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and business outcomes
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Identifying issues, implementing solutions and driving continuous improvement across the finance function
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Supporting operational finance functions and maintaining strong financial controls across the business
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Skills & Experience Required
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Minimum 5 years' experience in a Bookkeeper, Accountant, Finance Officer or similar role
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Proven experience working within small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
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CPA or CA qualification preferred
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Strong understanding of cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
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Experience preparing BAS and supporting statutory reporting requirements
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Experience managing accounts payable, supplier relationships and payroll
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Proficient in both MYOB and Xero
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions
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Ability to provide financial insights to support business decision-making
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Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
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Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with business owners
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Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and meet deadlinesAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Comfortable working on-site in South Yarra, 4 days per week
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To be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia!
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