Experienced Bookkeeper | Flexible Hours | Part-Time or Full-Time

Experienced Bookkeeper | Flexible Hours | Part-Time or Full-Time

KLM Accountants
Charlestown, Newcastle NSW
Part-Time or Full-Time

Flexible working arrangements | School hours available | Established Newcastle accounting firm

KLM Accountants is an established accounting and advisory firm based in Charlestown, providing accounting, taxation, business advisory, superannuation and financial services to businesses and individuals throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter for more than 45 years.

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our established bookkeeping division.

We recognise that the right working arrangement is different for everyone, so we are open to part-time or full-time applicants . For part-time applicants, our preference is a minimum of 3 days per week , however school-hours arrangements across 4 or 5 days per week are also available .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper looking for a stable, long-term position with genuine flexibility, direct client interaction and the support of an experienced accounting team.

About the role

You will work with a varied portfolio of small and medium business clients, taking responsibility for their ongoing bookkeeping and compliance requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Bank and credit card reconciliations;

- Accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations;

- Preparation and lodgement of Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS);

- Payroll processing and Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting;

- Preparation of Taxable Payments Annual Reports (TPAR);

- Setting up new clients in Xero and assisting clients with Xero training;





- Reviewing and maintaining client accounting files;

- Liaising directly with clients by phone and email to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries; and

- Working closely with KLM's accountants to ensure client records are accurate and ready for taxation and financial reporting.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with a variety of clients and is confident managing bookkeeping responsibilities accurately and efficiently.

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience in a bookkeeping role, preferably involving multiple clients;

- Strong practical experience with Xero , including bank reconciliations, payroll and activity statements;

- Experience preparing BAS and IAS;

- A sound understanding of GST, payroll and general bookkeeping principles;

- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;

- The ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines;

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; and

- A friendly and professional approach to dealing directly with clients.

Experience with MYOB, QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel will also be highly regarded.

A relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification and/or BAS Agent registration will be viewed favourably, but is not essential for an applicant with strong practical experience.

Flexible working arrangements





We are genuinely flexible about how this position is structured and are interested in finding the right person for the role.

Depending on your circumstances, the position could be:

- 3 full days per week;

- 4 or 5 shorter days working within school hours;

- Another suitable part-time arrangement; or

- Full-time.

Additional hours may also be available during peak periods for part-time employees who would like them.

We are happy to discuss the working arrangement that best suits both you and the requirements of the role.

Why join KLM?

At KLM, we value long-term relationships with both our clients and our team. You will be joining an established local firm with experienced professionals around you and the chance to work with a diverse range of businesses.

We offer:

- Genuine flexibility in days and working hours;

- School-hours arrangements available;

- Part-time or full-time options;

- A permanent, stable position within an established local accounting firm;

- A varied portfolio of business clients;

- Direct client interaction and responsibility;

- Support from experienced accountants and bookkeeping team members;

- In-house training and professional development;

- A strong focus on work-life balance;

- Monthly staff lunches; and

- EOFY, Christmas and other staff social events.

Our office is conveniently located at Charlestown .

Interested?

If you are an experienced bookkeeper looking for a flexible, long-term role where you can build relationships with clients and become an important part of an established accounting team, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your bookkeeping experience, your experience with Xero and BAS preparation, and your preferred working arrangement.

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