A respected accounting practice in Cairns is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take on a diverse client portfolio. The firm has been part of the Far North Queensland business community for many years, working with local owner-operators across tourism, hospitality, trades and retail who rely on them for accurate numbers and practical advice.
The practice has a reputation for going above and beyond for their team & clients. People here are trusted to manage their own workload, and leadership is open to ideas on how to do things better. A steady flow of new client work has created the need for another capable bookkeeper to join the team.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
- Cairns office with onsite parking
- Autonomy to manage your own client workload
- WFH flexibility once settled in
- Hours that can work around school commitments
- Training on new software and processes as they are adopted
THE ROLE:
Working alongside the accountants, you will look after the bookkeeping needs of a portfolio of small to medium business clients.
- Processing accounts payable and receivable and reconciling bank accounts
- Payroll processing and superannuation lodgements
- BAS and GST preparation
- Month end reporting and general ledger maintenance
- Being a point of contact for clients and following up missing information
- Passing clean, accurate files through to the accountants
THE INDIVIDUAL:
- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or currently working towards it
- Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accounting practice
- Working knowledge of Xero and MYOB
- Solid understanding of GST, BAS and payroll obligations
- Friendly, reliable and well organised with an eye for detail
Please note you must be an Australian citizen (or permanent resident), a New Zealand citizen or hold a current Australian Work Visa to apply. We are unable to assist those looking for sponsorship, or those based outside of Australia looking for remote opportunities.