Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer

Experienced Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer

• A role full of challenges in a friendly dynamic environment
• Causal with the possibility of becoming Permanent Part-Time
• Working part time could be considered
• Autonomous role requiring attention to details

Community Management Solutions is a not-for-profit organisation, specialising in Industrial Relations advice for our members. In addition to this core service, we provide bookkeeping, payroll, and audit services.

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced bookkeeper/payroll officer to provide payroll and bookkeeping services for a variety of members.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for the end to end management of the payroll service and monthly processing of financial records for a number of not-for-profit members.

The successful candidate will possess relevant experience in a payroll and bookkeeping function, together with strong organisational skills including the ability to set priorities, meet tight deadlines and manage competing demands.

The successful applicant will perform a variety of roles:

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliations
• Payroll processing and reporting
• Journal entries
• Accounting up to trial balance
• Reconciliation and payment of Superannuation and ATO liabilities
• Liaising with members of the senior management team and Accountant

This position requires a solid amount of relevant experience as you will need to be able to hit the ground running. You will be an effective communicator with a team-based approach, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task.

Key Selection criteria:

• Demonstrated experience and ability in one or more accounting packages such as MYOB, Xero or Quickbooks
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Ability to work effectively and keep calm under pressure and meeting deadlines;
• Experience of a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a similar role;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of Products;
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and ability to multi-task;

All applicants will need to address the Key Selection Criteria within their application.  Terms and conditions of employment will be discussed with the successful applicant. If you would like to be part of this growing and exciting organisation.

Please forward your Cover Letter and Resume to