We are seeking an experienced and reliable Office Administrator / Bookkeeper to join our team in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who has solid practical bookkeeping and office administration experience and is confident working independently with MYOB, Microsoft Excel, payroll, reconciliations, GST, BAS and PAYG requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and administration, assisting with payroll and compliance obligations, and providing general support to the business as required.
Key responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records using MYOB.
Process accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Enter and process invoices, payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
Perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
Reconcile credit cards, loan accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
Process and reconcile inter-company transactions and balances.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and ensure accounts remain accurate.
Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
Process weekly/fortnightly/monthly payroll as required.
Assist with preparation and lodgement of BAS and GST returns.
About you
Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience – essential.
Practical experience using MYOB – essential or highly desirable.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience processing payroll.
Good understanding of PAYG withholding and superannuation.
Experience with GST and BAS preparation.
Robust attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
Stable office-based position in Melbourne's South-Eastern suburbs.
Supportive and qualified working environment.
Prospect to take responsibility for a broad range of bookkeeping and administration functions.
Variety in the role with exposure to bookkeeping, payroll, GST, BAS and general business administration.