Company Description
Southern Lighting is the leading supplier of commercial lighting solutions in Tasmania. Representing some of the world's greatest lighting brands, we provide a full service across a host of sectors, from public spaces to hospitals, sports grounds to classrooms; we strive to enhance the lives of Tasmanians.
Role Description
This multifaceted position within a dynamic small business combines bookkeeping with administrative support to the sales team, helping us deliver high-quality lighting solutions to commercial projects across Tasmania. The position requires day-to-day account management and support for Southern Lighting's internal operations. The role involves providing direct service to our external customers and fostering strong collaboration with the sales team.
Qualifications
* Reconcile the day-to-day accounting transactions.
* Managing the accounts payable/ receivable, including the processing and payment of invoices, credit control, and the allocation of payments.
* Processing payroll and other related payroll tasks.
* Reconciliation, preparation, and lodgement of business activity statements (BAS) and instalment activity statements (IAS).
* Consulting with the external Accountant for annual accounts and tax queries.
* Customer service, including client communication, resolving inquiries, and providing broad support.
* General administrative duties relating to sales support, including clerical, office support, data entry, document management, record keeping, file management, database management, correspondence, mail, and scheduling.
* Identify and implement areas of improvement within the business's working structure.
Essential skills & experience
* Intermediate computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Desirable skills & experience:
* Experience and/or qualifications across a wide range of accounting functions, or willing to undertake training such as TasTAFE Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping.
* Experience with MYOB EXO.
Personal qualities and behavioural traits
* Strong organisational skills & attention to detail.
* Able to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a broader team.
* Ability to solve problems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
* High level of customer service.