The Role
Supports bookkeeping and administrative operations by processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, preparing payroll and compliance reports, maintaining Xero records, assisting with tax returns and client onboarding, managing correspondence, preparing invoices and engagement documents, organizing compliance files, and supporting accountants with corporate secretarial and ad hoc tasks.
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THE ROLE
You’ll be assisting across both bookkeeping and general administration duties — from managing client correspondence to preparing payroll and reconciling accounts.
This role is perfect for someone who is looking to boost their career and knowledge whilst being in a fully supported environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our clients’ books are accurate, our client correspondence presence well, and our clients are supported administratively.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Bookkeeping Duties
- Processing accounts payable and receivable
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Preparing BAS, IAS, and payroll reports
- Maintaining accurate records in client’s Xero
- Assisting with payroll and superannuation compliance
- Monthly report packs to clients
- Supporting accountants any bookkeeping adjustment
Administrative Duties
- Managing emails to and from clients at an admin level
- Assisting with client onboarding and maintaining records
- Preparing engagement letters, invoices, and follow-ups
- Preparing tax returns and other electronically signed documents to clients
- Organising fi les, registers, and compliance documentation
- Supporting accountants with ad hoc tasks
- Corporate Secretarial management with ASIC registered agent portal.
Requirements
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience in bookkeeping or office administration
- Working knowledge of Xero and Xero Practice Manager preferred
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment
Benefits
PERKS
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Day shift
- HMO on Day 1 for you + a dependent
- Career development and training
- Fun team culture + social events
- Fixed weekends off + Christmas & New Year break
Skills Required
- Experience in bookkeeping or office administration
- Working knowledge of Xero and Xero Practice Manager
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy environment
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The Company
What We Do
5 ELK is an outsourcing provider that offers remote staffing solutions, specializing in helping Australian and UK financial services businesses, such as financial advice firms, build and manage offshore teams for administrative and back-office tasks.
