About You (the role)

107 Projects is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to join our team to oversee day-to-day finance operations, including, but not limited to invoicing, expenses and reimbursements and payroll. In this position, you will work in collaboration with our accounting firm, who provide higher-level support. This role would be ideal for a recent graduate, emerging professionals, or someone with more experience who is looking for part-time work to achieve a work-life balance.

• Position: Bookkeeper
• Reports to: General Manager, CEO
• Location: Sydney, NSW
• Employment Type: Part-time, 16 hours per week
• Remuneration: $67,500 per annum, plus 11% superannuation contribution

About us

107 Projects is a leading creative community organisation dedicated to advancing culture in Sydney. We promote, plan, present, and produce arts and cultural initiatives that connect the arts, education, and business sectors to drive social change and inspire creative living. As an independent social enterprise, we are committed to our charitable purpose of advancing culture and supporting the wellbeing of communities.

Responsibilities include:

• End-to-end running of accounts receivable, including customer management, raising invoices, reconciliations, debtor collections, processing refunds, etc
• End-to-end running of accounts payable, including supplier management, supplier bank and business details checking, invoice processing, remittance advice, etc
• Processing fortnightly payroll, including new starters, terminations, casual employees, salary packaging, STP filings, processing and paying Superannuation, etc.
• Verify and process employee expense reimbursements
• Manage the approval and payment process for all of the above functions, including setting up payments in online banking and following up authorisations
• Timely reconciliation and correct coding of general ledger accounts including bank accounts and debit cards.
• Assistance in grant acquittal and reporting processes and associated reconciliations.
• Management of the accounts@ inbox.
• Filing, archiving and other record keeping of financial records
• Support the month end process by providing supporting documentation for month end journals where necessary.
• Work with outsourced accounting and CFO provider to produce month end reports in a timely manner
• Support audit process
• Regularly review operating processes and procedures, recommend and implement changes for best practice
• Working with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve any queries or issues

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Relevant experience is strongly desired, but not essential
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles
• Solid understanding of employer obligations and correctly applying award conditions to payroll
• Accurate data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A working understanding of GST
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage financial records.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with an ability to meet competing deadlines
• A people first approach to work, with clear and effective communication skills
• Experience with Xero is a must. Bonus points for experience with Employment Hero Payroll (formerly known as KeyPay), Dext, and Weel.
• Very comfortable with cloud based software and learning new systems

107 Projects is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Join us in shaping the future of culture in Sydney!

A position description is attached.