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 recent 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 recent 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.
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