Bookkeeper/administration

2 weeks ago

Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia Mittagong Preschool Kindergarten Full time

Bookkeeper / Payroll Officer Position
Mittagong Preschool is a community based not for profit preschool for children aged 3-5 years.

We have been a part of the Mittagong community for over 40 years and offer high quality Early Childhood Education (rated Exceeding National Quality Standard).

We are looking for an experienced and capable bookkeeper/payroll officer to join our team.


You will be required to operate independently while reporting to the Preschool Director and Parent Committee, processing all financial transactions and being responsible for Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll as well as general office duties.

The position is permanent part time, with a minimum of 18 hours a week over 3 days.

8.00am to 3.00 pm Monday and Tuesday and 8.00am to 12pm on Wednesday as well as attending a staff meeting (paid) and association meeting on a monthly basis.

You will need to work collaboratively as a team with the HR Office Administrator.

Your Role:

  • Assist the director with administration related to the management of the Preschool including compliance, funding, reporting and accountability.
  • Process Payroll including leave payments and termination payments and superannuation
  • Fee collection and processing
  • Manage and follow up outstanding fees
  • Payment of invoices
  • Invoicing
  • Data entry of all transactions
  • IAS/BAS Reporting and Lodgement
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Acquittals
  • Account reconciliations
  • Monthly and ad hoc reporting
  • Prepare yearly budget, with periodic review
  • Assist in Fee Setting
  • Liaison with Auditor regarding Annual Financial Reports
  • General administration duties

Skills and Experience

  • 3 years + experience in similar role
  • Proficient in accounting Software
  • Proficient Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel
Applications close 24/02/2023 for interviews in the following week.

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 18 per week

Salary:
From $28.58 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Fixed shift
  • Morning shift
  • No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mittagong, NSW 2575: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)
  • MYOB: 1 year (preferred)
  • Xero: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)
Application Deadline: 24/02/2023