Panku is an Indigenous Personal Protective Equipment provider with branches in Yangebup and Melbourne. At Panku we live by our core values of Relationship, Integrity and Reciprocity and we are looking for someone to support us with our bookkeeping as we grow!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing our accounts payable and receivables, and reconciling bank statements. The Bookkeeper will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of our organisation. The role can be casual or part time with work hours that are expected to grow as we grow. The role is located at our Yangebup branch with flexibility to work from home from time to time.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounts Receivable:

• Reconciliations: Matching payments to invoice numbers or sales orders
• Accurate timely Invoicing
• Researching and investigating discrepancies in invoices to determine the accuracy of charges
• Handling customer inquiries regarding billing issues
• Submitting reports to management on accounts receivable operations
• Emailing Statements and overdue accounts notices
• Following up overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate billing details in CRM
• Raising and applying credits/ refunds
• Consolidating invoices where required
• Alert Supervisor when credit limit is reached or if a hold needs to be placed on a bad debtor

Accounts Payable:

• Matching Supplier Invoices to Purchase orders and converting to bills
• Research and investigate discrepancies on supplier invoices and Purchase Orders to determine the accuracy of charges
• Checking and verifying invoices and supplier details
• Obtain invoices from suppliers
• Review monthly statements and make payments including batch payments on time
• Send remittances
• Maintain accurate supplier billing details
• Reconcile payments
• Ensure correct GL code is applied and GST is applied accurately
• Report on Aged payables
• Advise supervisor when our credit limit is exceeded

Other:

• Resolve discrepancies and errors
• Payroll and Superannuation

In addition to these duties from time to time:

• Assist with preparing BAS
• Assist with Payment of COD accounts and ad hoc/ reimburse employee costs
• Assist with Process COD payments through payment gateway
• Assist with preparing financial reports for Senior management

SKILLS, Qualifications & EXPERIENCE

• Certificate IV in Accounting- Bookkeeping
• Professional Indemnity insurance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Meticulous attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial operations
• Proficiency with bookkeeping software Xero
• Honesty and discretion when working with sensitive information
• Capacity to quickly perform calculations

Expected start date January/ February 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $420.00 – $600.00 per week
Expected hours: 12 – 15 per week
Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Yangebup, WA 6164: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person?
• Do you hold a Cert IV in Accounting/ Bookkeeping?
• Describe your experience in working with a CRM or Inventory Management platform that integrates with Accounting software?

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 4 years (Required)
• Xero: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person