Bookkeeper

Ashfords is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm with a strong presence in Melbourne's Southeast. We're passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients through a diverse and progressive team across seven business units.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to provide financial guidance and play a support role in managing one of our amazing teams to deliver great outcomes to our clientele.

We are looking for people who desire to have an impact, continue to learn, and grow. They must also demonstrate ownership of tasks and projects, attention to detail, excellent people skills, and a customer service-centric mindset. In return, they will be well supported by their teammates and the broader Ashfords Business.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Setup clients for success with their accounting software through training, onsite & virtual
• Collaborating with divisions to deliver the best service for your client
• Preparation of bottom-up budgets
• Prepare and present financials for client and attend board of management meetings
• Identify and implement streamlined systems and process
• Monthly Reconciliations including Bank Account and General Ledger Accounts
• Enter, review and reconcile accounts receivable and payable
• Process payroll, including leave adjustments, superannuation contribution payments, PAYGW, payroll tax and Workcover Remuneration
• Be able to work at our office based in the South Eastern suburbs or at client premises as required
• Prepare and lodge BAS/IAS
• Support clients when requested and troubleshoot issues over the phone
• Staff management, mentoring and development
• Adhoc bookkeeping & administration tasks as required by our clients

Why Join Us?

We proudly offer all the benefits and opportunities for growth you would expect in a global firm, with the added benefit of being a valued member of an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented team; focused on delivering "financial freedom and peace of mind" for our clients, our firm and our people.

• A priority growth initiative, with exposure to the CEO, Executive Committee and head of Business Services.
• Fast growing mid-sized accounting firm, with a diverse, inclusive and social work culture.
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Social activities, 2 paid team building days per year, extensive Great Place to Work initiatives (including in-house corporate massages).
• Brand new purpose built premises located in Dandenong South.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Active investment into your professional development with internal and external tailored training.
• Multiple financial incentives in addition to your salary.
• Established practice for over 50 years

Requirements:

• Excellent management & people skills with a focus on verbal and written communication skills
• Must have proven practical experience in Xero & MYOB (most of our clients use Xero, this is preferred)
• Higher education in Accounting or Bookkeeping with a comprehensive understanding of debits and credits
• Experience with Xero add-on products such as Dext, Hubdoc, Shopify, Xero Tax, etc. is highly desirable
• Highly adaptable and can transfer principal knowledge in software, online and server-based
• Strong Microsoft Suite, particularly excel experience
• Prior bookkeeping/financial controller experience across multiple businesses
• Highly professional and able to work in a team
• Someone who can adapt to and manage change
• Able to work well independently and manage personal and team deadlines
• Willing to improve systems and controls
• Must be proactive and a critical thinker
• Must have at least 2-3years or more experience in public practice.