Bookkeeper

About Us

For more than 50 years, LM Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors has been building strong client relationships, developing great people, and supporting the communities we work in. Today, we’re proud to have 90 + team members across our offices in Adelaide, Streaky Bay, Alice Springs, Ceduna, Port Lincoln and Darwin, supporting clients right across Australia.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Bookkeeper to join our friendly Adelaide team. This is a full-time position, however we are also open to applicants seeking 30 hours per week.

What You’ll be doing:

You'll work alongside our Bookkeeping and Assistant Accounting team, providing support to our Accountants while also delivering bookkeeping services directly to clients.

No two days are exactly the same, but your responsibilities will include:

Internal Support

• Preparing quarterly and annual workpapers

• Setting up and managing bank feeds, bank reconciliations and GST transactions

• Preparing quarterly BAS and IAS reports

• Assisting with management reporting, including profit and loss statements

• Managing debtor and creditor accounts as required

• Setting up bookkeeping files, including chart of accounts, payroll and opening balances

• Preparing client documentation and electronic approvals through FuseSign

Supporting Our Clients

• Working directly with clients to provide day-to-day bookkeeping support, answer queries and help keep their accounting records accurate and up to date

• Processing payroll and reconciling superannuation, payroll tax, workers compensation and PAYG obligations

• Supporting clients with Single Touch Payroll (STP), Payday Super and other payroll compliance requirements

• Preparing and reviewing bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, month-end reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger transactions

• Assisting clients with BAS preparation, GST coding, debtor and creditor management, and regular bookkeeping compliance deadlines

• Providing training, troubleshooting and practical guidance on bookkeeping software such as Xero, MYOB, Reckon and QuickBooks

• Helping clients improve their bookkeeping processes, internal workflows and use of cloud-based accounting tools

• Liaising with clients, accountants and external stakeholders to request information, clarify transactions and resolve bookkeeping issues

• Occasionally visiting client sites to provide hands-on support, understand their business operations and build strong working relationships

Why You'll Love Working at LM

Some of the benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Newly renovated Parkside office

• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities

• Employer-funded Income Protection Insurance 

• Paid parental leave (after qualifying period)

• Regular performance, development and remuneration reviews

• Health and well-being initiatives including an annual Well-Being Day

• Social events, charity activities and other volunteering opportunities

• A genuinely supportive team that celebrates successes and helps each other grow

 What We’re Looking For:

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting administration experience

• Experience using MYOB, Xero, Reckon and/or QuickBooks

• A solid understanding of GST and BAS preparation

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

• Excellent communication and organisation skills

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeper looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported and given opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.