Bookkeeper/Finance Assistant
- Recruiter
- Guardian News & Media
- Location
- Sydney Sydney 2000
- Posted
- 21 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 26 Jul 2017
- Job role
- Bookkeeper
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Guardian Australia () launched in May
2013 as part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of the
second-largest English language newspaper website in the world ().
We are seeking a part-time bookkeeper/finance assistant to support Guardian
Australia's finance team.
The bookkeeper/finance assistant will be responsible for managing all aspects
of bookkeeping for Guardian Australia including running the fortnightly
payroll, entering supplier invoices and expenses, creation of sales invoices,
collection of outstanding debt, managing the finance department inbox,
completing bank reconciliations and investigating/resolving disputes and
queries within agreed timeframes. As a core member of the finance team, this
role will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing improvements to
processes and will act as the main point of contact for both internal and
external queries.
This position would suit a self-driven, methodical and quality-focussed
bookkeeper with previous experience of digital media billing processes. The
successful candidate will work calmly under pressure, demonstrate strong
communication and problem solving skills, be proficient in MS Excel and
PowerPoint and have experience of payroll processing and using Xero (or similar
online finance system). A formal qualification in accounting or bookkeeping and
payroll tax, FBT and BAS experience will be highly desirable.
For more information please
view the job description here
To apply for this position, please upload your résumé (maximum three pages)
plus covering letter as one document.
In your covering letter please outline the following:
· Motivation for applying for the role and
why you think you are suitable
· Why you are looking to leave or have
left your current/past position
· Why you are seeking part-time work
This role is a being offered on a permanent, part-time basis (three days/week).
Deadline for receipt of applications: 21 July 2017
Applicants should be legally eligible to
work in Australia. Guardian Australia is unable to sponsor prospective
employees' visa applications.
2013 as part of Guardian News & Media (GNM), publisher of the
second-largest English language newspaper website in the world ().
We are seeking a part-time bookkeeper/finance assistant to support Guardian
Australia's finance team.
The bookkeeper/finance assistant will be responsible for managing all aspects
of bookkeeping for Guardian Australia including running the fortnightly
payroll, entering supplier invoices and expenses, creation of sales invoices,
collection of outstanding debt, managing the finance department inbox,
completing bank reconciliations and investigating/resolving disputes and
queries within agreed timeframes. As a core member of the finance team, this
role will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing improvements to
processes and will act as the main point of contact for both internal and
external queries.
This position would suit a self-driven, methodical and quality-focussed
bookkeeper with previous experience of digital media billing processes. The
successful candidate will work calmly under pressure, demonstrate strong
communication and problem solving skills, be proficient in MS Excel and
PowerPoint and have experience of payroll processing and using Xero (or similar
online finance system). A formal qualification in accounting or bookkeeping and
payroll tax, FBT and BAS experience will be highly desirable.
For more information please
view the job description here
To apply for this position, please upload your résumé (maximum three pages)
plus covering letter as one document.
In your covering letter please outline the following:
· Motivation for applying for the role and
why you think you are suitable
· Why you are looking to leave or have
left your current/past position
· Why you are seeking part-time work
This role is a being offered on a permanent, part-time basis (three days/week).
Deadline for receipt of applications: 21 July 2017
Applicants should be legally eligible to
work in Australia. Guardian Australia is unable to sponsor prospective
employees' visa applications.