Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Bookkeeper to join their team at their head office in Newstead. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a unique team with a strong foundation in property development and real estate, offering a diverse and dynamic role that promises both challenges and growth. Trust Accounting experience is essential!
Tasks/Responsibilities
* Bookkeeping and accounts administration for a diverse portfolio of entities, including the principle company, property development, property management, and retail businesses
* Accounts payable and receivable processing
* Supplier invoice coding, approvals, and payment runs
* Bank, loan, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations
* BAS preparation (GST, PAYG, instalments) for review by external accountant
* Payroll processing experience to assist with coverage during employee absences
* Provide end-of-month trust account oversight, reconciliation, and compliance review (not day-to-day processing)
* Review trust account transactions processed by sales / property management staff to ensure accuracy
* The ability to prepare and complete monthly trust account reconciliations if required
* Investigate, resolve, and document any trust account variances or discrepancies, escalating material issues to the Director / Licensee immediately
* The ability to provide guidance to operational staff on trust accounting compliance
* Coordinate and support external trust account audits, including preparation of reconciliations and responses to auditor queries
* Manage insurance and licence renewals
Key Skills, Qualifications and Attributes
* Demonstrated experience as a bookkeeper and trust accounts officer, ideally in real estate
* Strong working knowledge of Queensland trust accounting requirements and compliance knowledge
* Experience in property development accounting HIGHLY desirable
* Experience handling multiple entities and company trust structures
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in accounting software, MYOB (desirable) and Excel
* Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
* Team player
* High level of integrity and confidentiality
Attractive Salary package including onsite parking, daily lunches/snacks, gym membership, birthday celebrations and ad hoc award / promotional events!
If you are a detail-driven bookkeeper with strong trust accounting experience and are looking to join a high-caliber, award-winning organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or email your resume to suzie@majerrecruitment.com.au
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