Are you an excellent bookkeeper who is motivated and looking to assist in growing and developing a successful trades business? Do you want to be a key member of a team that prides itself on quality and customer service? If so, read on!

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate your ability in the following key criteria:

• Must have a formal qualification, Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
• A strong organizer who has drive and is consistently reliable
• Diligent, with high attention to detail
• Able to work individually, demonstrating initiative, but also willing and capable of working as part of a team
• Confident communicator with the ability to effectively liaise with team members, clients, and suppliers
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a common-sense approach
• Bookkeeping experience or background, with a minimum of 2 years experience using Xero
• Confident and competent with payroll, cash flow forecasting, preparation of BAS, reconciling of all accounts, and preparation of monthly reports
• Competent in using standard Microsoft software such as Word and Excel
• Experience in using a cloud-based Job Management System - advantageous
• Previous experience in a service or trade-based company - advantageous

This position will report to the General Manager and work as a key support to the leadership team, working towards the strategic directions of the organization. The position will be directly responsible for:

• Delivering exceptional customer service to our clients
• Issuing progress claims and final invoicing
• Administering and managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Reconciling bank statements
• Completing payroll and timesheets
• Preparing and managing weekly cash flow forecasting
• Managing retentions and bank guarantees
• Supporting general administration functions for the business (overflow for existing Admin)

Keith Atkinson Electrical (KAE) is a family-owned business with over 47 years of experience and has proudly served more than 35,000 customers across the Sunshine Coast. Our commitment to quality, customer service, and innovative solutions in electrical, data, and communications sets us apart. We are dedicated to delivering superior workmanship, ensuring every project is completed on time and within budget. At KAE, we value integrity, mastery, innovation, and care, continually striving to exceed our clients' expectations with every job.

We are determined to find the right person and hence are open to discussion regarding flexible working hours to cater for existing commitments with the right candidate.

If this opportunity is for you and you would like to work as part of a friendly team, please submit your application with a covering letter outlining clearly why you feel you are the most suitable candidate for this role, by specifically addressing the key criteria above. A minimum of 2 referees will be required.