Accounts Officer

Are you a seasoned book-keeper, experienced working in Xero and looking to be part of a profit-for-purpose organisation?

At BDCU we aim to create thriving communities through collective action. As a social enterprise that is 100% owned by our members, we are a for-profit business that invests directly into our community.  The BDCU Group operates across the Southern Highlands and Tablelands and includes The Collective Impact and Community Bank BDCU.

We have an immediate availability for an Accounts Officer to work 4 days a week in our Bowral based team. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services, this role provides accounting and financial support including processing of receivables and payables, reconciliations, standard book-keeping processes and financial reporting.

In this role you'll be support the BDCU Group by providing:

·       All functions associated with Accounts Receivable including raising and inputting invoices, reconciling payments and managing card payment systems.

·       All functions associated with Accounts Payable including entering invoices and paying suppliers.

·       Reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.

·       Preparation of month-end reconciliations, including accruals and provisions, and maintaining associated workpapers.

·       Preparation and lodgement of the Instalment Activity Statement (IAS) and Business Activity Statement (BAS).

·       Preparation of the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) return and the associated record-keeping throughout the year.

·       Assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of month-end reports and the annual financial statements.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

·       Experience in book-keeping practices using Xero.

·       Experience in accounts payable and receivable.

·       Applied understanding of IAS, BAS and FBT.

·       A high level of organisation with the ability to manage your daily tasks independently.

·       Proven experience managing competing priorities and responding to unexpected situations.

This role will ideally work Monday – Thursday in our Bowral office, but there is flexibility to discuss the preferred days.

As part of a small and busy team, you'll have excellent attention to detail, thrive working independently, have strong commercial acumen and be comfortable working with senior managers in a small team environment.

At BDCU we value treating people with care and respect, having an impact for good, being bold and putting local first. We are a family friendly business and support diversity in our workplace.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please submit your application online.  For further information on BDCU please visit our website at www.bdcu.com.au.