Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper

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Detail information about job Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper. Terms and conditions vacancy

At Bluerock, we live by our culture and firmly believe that having fun is the rule, not the exception. Having fun doesn’t mean we don’t work hard, we’re just not your average professional services firm.
 

• Voted one of Australia’s best places to work.
• A rapidly growing firm focused on the community and becoming a social enterprise.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on health and wellbeing.

Who are we?

We are a bunch of talented experts who provide a range of holistic solutions in all areas relating to accounting, finance, technology, wealth, insurance and law. We’re leading from the front, totally altering the relationships we form with our clients and how we work together to achieve outstanding results as one team. Our accounting division is long-standing, since the group was founded back in 2008 and is led by a group of 10 ambitious & innovative Directors who have a wealth of experience in the industry plus experience with creating and leading SME’s in some instances – entrepreneurs at heart!

What’s the job?

We are establishing a newly created bookkeeping division in Hawkes Bay to support our account managers and clients based in Melbourne.

Working directly with an account manager based in Melbourne you will provide bookkeeping services to an expanding client base of SME's and family businesses. You will get opportunities to develop your bookkeeping skills and work with a diverse range of clients directly. In addition. Career development opportunities to progress your career are also available for the right person.
 

Who we are looking for?

• At least 3 years experience in a bookkeeping or assistant accountant role
• Experience in a public accounting firm is highly regarded but not essential
• Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications
• A solid understanding of end to end bookkeeping requirements
• Strong experience with using Xero
• Experience using Receipt Bank desired but not essential
• Able to use initiative and common sense in approach to tasks
• Well organised and thorough work practices
• Superior Word & Excel skills
• Ability to manage your time and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A natural desire to build strong relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• A "Can Do" attitude
• A keen focus on delivering value and solving problems
• A willingness to help grow the bookkeeping client base
• Ability to be flexible in meeting client and business demands
• Ability to work unsupervised on and off-site
• Excellent attention to detail and able to complete work accurately
• Proven experience in accounts receivable and payable
   

Duties Include:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Processing Supplier Payments
• Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
• Debt Collection
• Payroll
• Inter entity loan reconciliations
• Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Fixed Asset Maintenance
• Month End Reporting
• Preparation of GST and PAYG workpapers

Applying for this role

Cover Letter – in a few words please summarise what your current experience is and why you think you should be hired for the role.

Resume to be submitted via the seek ad.

Must be living and residing in Hastings, Hawke's Bay.

Even though it's 2018, it still needs to be said:
We don't just accept diversity at BlueRock, we celebrate it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an employer of choice. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation or veteran status.
 

Recruitment Agencies:
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