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 provides direct service to our external customers and strong collaboration with the sales team.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Reconcile the day-to-day accounting transactions.
2. Managing the accounts payable/ receivable, including the processing and payment of invoices, credit control, and the allocation of payments.
3. Processing payroll and other related payroll tasks.
4. Reconciliation, preparation, and lodgement of business activity statements (BAS) and instalment activity statements (IAS).
5. Consulting with the external Accountant for annual accounts and tax queries.
6. Customer service, including client communication, resolving inquiries, and providing broad support.
7. 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.
8. Identify and implement areas of improvement within the business's working structure.

Essential skills & experience

1. Intermediate computer software skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable skills & experience:

1. 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.
2. Experience with MYOB EXO.

Personal qualities and behavioural traits

1. Strong organisational skills & attention to detail.
2. Able to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a broader team.
3. Ability to solve problems.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
6. High level of customer service.

Hours: Between 20 and 40 hours per week, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Specific hours are negotiable for the right candidate. Flexible working arrangements are possible.

Remuneration: Salary plus an incentive bonus, negotiable depending on experience and skills.