Bookkeeper/Accountant

As a Bookkeeper/Accountant, you will manage data entry and account reconciliations in Xero, prepare financial reports, and handle payroll and superannuation processes. You will also oversee billing, document filing, and BAS/IAS completions, ensuring accurate financial management for clients. This role involves collaborating with internal teams, supporting administrative tasks, and contributing to process improvements.

Job Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Positive relationship with the team of Benkorp
• Positive relationship with clients and their staff
• Accounting assistance, bookkeeping and payroll
• Administrative support work in relation to Bookkeeping tasks
• Record time and work completed as required
• To develop personal and professional skills e.g. English communication, Xero, Google Sheets, Email, HelpScout, our job management system and operating AppleMac computers

Tasks:

• Data Entry: Allocate business transactions in Xero using Benkorp processes.
• Bill Payments: Prepare information for or schedule payments as needed.
• Invoices: Prepare and email customer invoices as requested.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts as directed by supervisor and client.
• Document Filing: File documents in Xero, Dropbox, Senta, and other applications.
• Financial Reports: Prepare monthly and annual financial reports; create Xero reports.
• Payroll: Process, set up, and maintain payroll; handle superannuation and end-of-year functions.
• Forms and Reconciliation: Complete client forms, reconcile investment portfolios, BAS & GST, and process BAS/IAS.
• Cashflow Reports: Generate reports in Xero and Excel.
• Audit and Assurance: Produce working papers for audits and internal reviews.
• Account Management: Re-map chart of accounts and assist in data migration from MYOB & QB online to Xero.
• Client Communication: Document special requirements, use ATO Tax Agent Portal, and produce/update budgets.
• Time and Task Management: Record time, participate in process improvement, and assist with administrative tasks.
• Internal Collaboration: Use Benkorp systems, attend staff and client meetings, and support the team with various tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years bookkeeping/administration work experience.
• Accounting qualifications - Accuracy, detail oriented and organized - Performs well under pressure - Works well in a team.
• Experience of working with Not-for-Profit organizations is preferred.
• Experience with using Apple Mac computers is preferred.
• Good Xero accounting system experience - Australian Business/Company experience is preferred.
• Competent with computer operations as well as some specific applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, Xero and other accounting
• Experience with internet as a tool (not just web browsing), Google Chrome, Google sheets, Senta
• The person must be keen to learn and develop their computer competencies.
• Excellent verbal and written English (Australian) communication skills.
• The person is keen to learn and serve in all the fields of bookkeeping, accounting and office administration