Bookkeeper 

Effective Date: 1 September 2024

Position: Bookkeeper

Location: Hybrid or completely remote (Work from Home)

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate: $38 per hour + Superannuation

About Us

Lifeworks Occupational Therapy is a rehabilitation and recovery service that offers individualised and innovative care for people with complex, persistent health conditions and disability such as mental health and chronic pain. We believe that everyone deserves to live life well, and our aim is to give people with chronic or complex health conditions the knowledge, skills and power to move forward with confidence, and overcome barriers, so they can live their best possible life. 

We have grown from a one-person practice with our owner and founder, to a dynamic team of over 20 therapy and administrative staff. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a meticulous and reliable Bookkeeper to join our team. Our company values work-life harmony and provides the flexibility of remote work.

We’re offering: 

• Opportunity to work from home 

• Flexible hours (work Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day, your choice of hours during WA business hours)

• Immediate start 

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Competitive hourly rate of $38 + superannuation

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, including aged receivables

• Managing payroll using Xero and/or Employment Hero

• Managing aged receivables

• Managing a KPI dashboard using Excel

• Managing cash flow projections

• Reconciling bank statements

• Completing Business Activity Statements and Income Activity Statements

• Preparing relevant information to provide accountant for taxation purposes, including payroll tax

• Providing administrative support with reception as required to ensure efficient office workflow

• Managing funding requests and submitting payment requests within various Health and Disability systems, including NDIS, Medicare, Workers’ Compensation and Private Health Insurance

The ideal candidate will have experience and skills as follows: 

• BAS Agent Certification qualification

• Cert IV Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Previous bookkeeping experience 

• Experience in maintaining financial records

• Familiarity with financial regulations and legislation

• Proficiency in using accounting software (Xero)

• Competent with the Microsoft suite including EXCEL

• Excellent numerical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

• Good understanding of accounts payable/receivable and payroll procedures

• Able to work independently, be flexible and willing to take on responsibilities

• Ability to work to deadlines, continually improve and embrace change, staying connected with the evolving world of technology

• Familiarity with Health and Disability systems