Accountant/Bookkeeper

About us

1LM is a leading professional services business based in Canberra serving large Commonwealth Government departments, private sector and not-for profits. With a team of highly skilled professionals across a number of domains, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our dedicated team enjoy:

• A collaborative, empowering and supportive team environment
• A focus on work-life balance including hybrid working arrangements
• Above-market pay/incentive arrangements

About the role

We are seeking a casual/part-time team member to manage our day-to-day financial operations and support the business through accurate reporting, compliance, and administration. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working across the full bookkeeping cycle as well as broader business administration. It offers a high degree of autonomy and would suit an experienced accountant or bookkeeper who is seeking flexibility in their working arrangements.

The role currently requires 20-25 hours per week however this may increase with growth in the overall business. The duties will include but not be limited to:

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Process payroll accurately and on time
• Perform bookkeeping/accounting duties through to trial balance, including month-end reporting
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Payroll Tax returns
• Maintain corporate records, including customer and supplier contracts
• Report and analyse financial and business performance for the Directors
• Provide general corporate and business administration support to help keep operations running smoothly

About You

Along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, you will have:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally to trial balance level
• Sound knowledge of BAS and Payroll Tax obligations and lodgement processes
• Experience processing payroll (including relevant compliance requirements)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using accounting software (MYOB or similar)
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and a pro-active approach to implementing effective internal controls
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to Directors/non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive, adaptable approach — comfortable pitching in on general business administration as needed
• Relevant qualifications in accounting or bookkeeping would be highly regarded.

Apply now

If you feel that this is the role for you, please apply today via SEEK with a brief cover letter and your up to date resume outlining your recent experience.