Bookkeeper- Fordham

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Perpetual Limited Full time

6 weeks’ annual leave- Hybrid office/work-from-home environment- $80,000 - $90,000 including super, + annual performance bonus

About Fordham

At Fordham, we specialise in helping Australia’s leading business owners and Managers with all facets of their business.

We’re one of the country’s fast growing Chartered Accounting firms, with a national footprint comprising 20+ Partners and over 150 staff working in top-grade CBD offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.

Our industry leading Business Advisors enjoy a varied breadth of work, helping clients build both their business value and personal wealth.

We think our unique business model, coupled with our drive for our people’s growth and diversity, makes us a great place for ambitious people to realise their potential and thrive.

About the role

As a Bookkeeper at Fordham, you will:
- Report to the Assistant Manager Bookkeeping, and be part of a team of approx. 25 Accountants and Bookkeepers- Process payroll, super, work cover, payroll tax, leave, onboarding and offboarding employees, for Fordham clients- Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and expense claims- Undertake periodic bank reconciliations and generic ledger reconciliations- Prepare supporting workpapers in Excel, and assist with preparing management reporting for clients- Liaise with clients on their queries, and to obtain information

About you- Experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role- Experience in payroll and XERO- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements especially as it relates to payroll- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets & using simple formulas and formatting techniques- Experience working in a Chartered Accounting or Professional Services firm, desirable

Staff benefits- Great support for your learning and development, including study support- Ability to work fully remotely, anywhere in Australia, for one month each year- Discounts on health insurance, retail discount schemes, an annual wellbeing allowance

Diversity and inclusion- WGEA Employer of Choice for gender equality- A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change- Proudly work with over 23 Aboriginal language groups in various communities across Australia

How to apply

Please note, Fordham is a specialist part of Perpetual. When you hit apply, you will be taken to the Perpetual Group careers portal.

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