BAS Agent Bookkeeper

Full job description
Avant is Australia’s largest doctor-owned mutual, we see the ever-increasing complexities our members face in running a successful practice every day.
In response to these growing demands, we have developed an extensive suite of tailored products and services that all work together to make running a practice easier, safer and more efficient. We believe that by supporting our members and their practices in this way, they can focus more on what they do best – delivering excellence in healthcare.
Avant Practice Solutions deliver a holistic proposition to support and enable medical practices with a combination of technology, practice management, and virtual administration services. This approach is expected to deliver our next chapter of growth, as we expand our value proposition and the quality support we provide medical practices in Australia.

About the role:
This role is working in a team that provide bookkeeping and payroll services to medical practices. We are seeking a registered BAS bookkeeper with a strong customer focus that can work autonomously.
This is a permanent, full-time role, ideally based in our Box Hill or Melbourne CBD office, however we will consider candidates in Sydney, Brisbane or Perth too. We offer a 50/50 hybrid working arrangement.

Key responsibilities:
Complete payroll duties for allocated clients
Co-ordinate the set-up of clients bookkeeping and payroll requirements
Preparation and review Superannuation Lodgement
Preparation and review of BAS and IAS and Lodgements
EOFY STP Finalisation preparation and lodgement
Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable
Process payments, invoices, and disbursements
Reconciliation and financial reporting within appropriate deadlines
Utilise client’s medical software as required to verify transactions
Provide accurate records of all data and oversight
Provide financial analysis and advice to managers
Assist with month end procedures
Work with clients and their financial advisors regarding queries and services provided
The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
Bookkeeping or Accounting qualifications and experience (Degree or Certificate IV in Bookkeeping & Accounting)
Registration with Tax Practitioners Board
Maintaining a Register of CPE (Continued Professional Education) 20 hours per year minimum with a 3 year total as per TPB requirements currently 90 hours
Experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll (preferably with MYOB Account Right and Xero)
Demonstrated ability to always deal with people with empathy and professionalism
Ability to work independently and demonstrate strategic thought processes