Bookkeeper

The Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation (Ngurratjuta) is a progressive Aboriginal Corporation that supports and maintains the development of opportunities and ongoing success of community-controlled enterprises, initiatives and service delivery. We are driven by our communities to deliver high quality services that meet their needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Bookkeeper position reports directly to the Senior Financial Accountant and performs the day-to-day bookkeeping functions as listed below:

• Process all necessary paperwork and payments to maintain creditors, debtors and payroll files. This includes correct job and expense code matching.
• Reconcile bank statements and ledger accounts monthly, quarterly and yearly.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Cash counting as and when required, including Petty Cash reconciliations.
• Attend to stocktakes as required.
• Payroll processing on fortnightly cycle as required
• Calculate and monitor FBT and Salary Sacrifice in line with current legislation.
• Assist in preparation of Business Activity Statement, FBT and Instalment Activity Returns monthly or quarterly.
• Ensure that all payments relating to taxation and superannuation are made by the due dates.
• Maintain accounts to trial balance on ongoing basis.
• Maintain lists of additions to and disposals from asset registers.
• Assist the Senior Financial Accountant in the preparation of Management, Board and Funding Body financial reports. Reports must conform to requirements of funding bodies, statutory guidelines, and Accounting Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cert IV in Bookkeeping
• A minimum of 3 years Bookkeeping experience; 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Proficiency in using MYOB
• Experience in payroll processing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and willingness to assist when needed

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days Annual Leave/15 days Personal leave

Applicants willing to apply must have full working rights within Australia. Shortlisting may commence immediately after the advert has been posted. Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra reserves the right to close the job advert once a suitable candidate has been secured.