About the role

Do you have a wealth of bookkeeping experience? Are you faster than average at processing, with an excellent eye for detail? Do you quickly learn new bookkeeping technologies?

If you keen to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, and work alongside client-organisations doing genuine good, this may be the role for you.

Purpose Accounting is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our growing team of financial management professionals, supporting a diverse range of clients across the non-profit sector. Our bookkeeping service clients are small to medium enterprise not-for-profit organisations (turnover $0.5m to $7m) in a range of fields such as: homelessness prevention; children’s education; new migrant and refugee services; Aboriginal organisations; organisations that support children and youth experiencing poverty or other challenges; and various other causes.

This role is Sydney-based and full time (38 hrs per week). Some of your work may be on-site at client offices, some in the Purpose office (Redfern), and there is opportunity for some working-from-home if that is something that works for you.

The key focus of this role is to deliver bookkeeping services on the Xero platform, to support our non-profit clients to be accurate and compliant.

Responsibilities

In this role you will provide services to a portfolio of ongoing clients, including small and medium sized non-profits, as well as larger organisations.

Reporting to one of our Senior Accountants, your responsibilities will include:

• Full function Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Processing end-to-end payroll, including salary packaging, superannuation contributions and PAYG
• Month end reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards
• Preparation of BAS, plus superannuation
• Assisting Senior Accountants with the following tasks:

• • Preparation of month-end journals (to be reviewed by Senior Accountant)
  • Financial reports; budgeting and forecasting
  • Analysis, as instructed
• Prioritising work according to client requirements, operating under pressure to meet deadlines. Includes juggling work in an agile manner, according to changing circumstances.
• Working closely with Senior Accountants, and interacting with the company’s Directors as required

Your skills and perspective

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have worked as a qualified Bookkeeper for at least 3 years
• Be proficient in Xero, including Xero payroll, having used Xero for at least 2 years
• Be accurate and efficient with processing tasks
• Be a quick learner when it comes to new technology
• Have experience in preparation of BAS, IAS and superannuation
• Possess a solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Be proactive, highly self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously - you are innovative, demonstrate initiative and seek opportunities to add value
• Have a strong ability to prioritise work, operate under pressure and to deliver against deadlines

We will also favourably view applicants that have:

• Experience working in a bookkeeping or accounting practice environment, or
• Experience working in the non-profit sector

Qualifications

You will have a relevant university qualification, or Advanced Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting from TAFE.

Legal right to work in Australia

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. If you do not hold Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency, please provide the details of your working visa.

Salary

• 80-85K per annum (plus Super)
• Study assistance may be available for those keen to complete their CPA

About the organisation

Purpose Accounting is a boutique financial management and advisory company, serving the non-profit sector. We inform, collaborate, and lead to help organisations make great decisions.

The Purpose team is a carefully curated mix of Bookkeepers and Accountants, with diverse and complementary skill sets. With many years’ experience serving non-profit clients, our team has a deep appreciation of the sector.

We provide bookkeeping, accounting, and advisory services, tailored for each individual client.

We serve a diverse range of clients, from small to medium enterprises, through to large non-profits.

We have many long-term working relationships with Aboriginal Corporations and communities, including the La Perouse and Redfern communities of Sydney, the NSW mid-north coast and in the Central Desert/Alice Springs.

At Purpose, we see financial management as a connected piece – to strategy, programs, as well as to Organisational culture, leadership and communication. We work with our clients to synchronise financial management with these elements.

Purpose will turn 8 years old in August 2022, and we have grown year on year.

your opportunities

We encourage innovation, creative approaches to work and a flexible working environment for our team members. Working from home options are available after an initial period of settling into the position.

At Purpose we are strongly committed to developing our staff and supporting them. We are a small business that rewards talent and provides opportunities for professional growth and internal promotion.

We also offer financial support for studies related to professional development, tailored for individual circumstances and as agreed with Purpose Directors.

Purpose also offers generous paid leave provisions, above statutory minimums, including:

• Personal wellbeing and cultural leave (an additional 9 days annually)*
• Birthday leave (1 additional day per year)*
• Additional leave days for study support

*Available after initial probation period is served

Equal Opportunity

Purpose Accounting is an equal opportunity employer.

We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We strongly encourage applications from all diverse groups, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; those within the LBGTIQ+ community; and those with disabilities.