The Company:

LocalsCo - Pubs for Generations

At LocalsCo we deliver innovative, friendly and community focused hospitality. We are a small but highly skilled team with years of experience developing and operating large form hospitality venues. Day-to-day our team supports each of our venue’s unique offerings and the teams who work in them, as well as developing strong brands to attract new customers and team members to our LocalsCo community.

For more information visit: www.localsco.com.au

The Role:

We are seeking a Part-Time Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support the company’s day-to-day accounting and finance requirements. The role requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of accounting principles and proficiency in using accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.

This is a part-time role, 3 days per week (0.6 full time equivalent).

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

· Prepare weekly payroll for Support Office staff.

· First review of Venue specific weekly payroll.

· Support Venue staff with payroll or Tanda (Payroll software) queries.

· Liaise with group management re any payroll issues.

· Maintain accurate staff listing in Tanda, Xero and the contact spreadsheet.

Accounts Payable

· Manage Xero purchase register from invoice entry through to payment run.

· Create weekly payment packs and management reports.

· First review Venue specific weekly payment packs

· Ensure approvals are completed.

Accounts Receivable

· Manage the company Rebate register, liaising with suppliers when rebates become due.

· Raising Rebate Invoices when required.

· Rebate reconciliations.

General Ledger

· Xero Bank reconciliation for non-operating entities.

· First review of Xero bank reconciliation for Venues.

· Assisting in preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for all sites.

· Reconcile and maintain Support Office credit and fuel cards.

· Maintain and implement consistent administration practices across all venues.

· Assist in closing end of month processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Proven experience as a bookkeeper or similar role, experience up to trial balance level for 3+ years.

· Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Application.

· Proficiency in using Accounting Software (Xero preferred).

· Experience in award compliance including OHS and HR (desirable).

· Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.

· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

· Legal right to work in Australia.

· A positive energy and friendly disposition – we are a fun bunch.