Bookkeeper / Accountant

We're seeking a hands on, detail oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant to take ownership of our financial administration across all three venues. This is a full-time position suited to someone who thrives in a fast paced hospitality environment and is comfortable managing multiple locations and systems.

Key responsibilities

Manage bill payments and supplier invoicing across all three venues, using Xero and Lightyear

Process weekly payroll for all venue staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant awards and entitlements

Onboard new employees, including setting up staff files, Tax File Number declarations, Super Choice forms, and entering details into Deputy and payroll system

Complete weekly reconciliation of revenue and banking sheets for each venue, cross-checking Bepoz POS takings against Tyro EFTPOS settlements and bank deposits

Prepare and lodge (or prepare for lodgement by our accountant) quarterly Business Activity Statements when due

Maintain accurate financial records in Xero, including bank reconciliations, coding of transactions, and month-end reporting

Liaise with venue managers on wage cost reporting and rostering data via Deputy

Support the owner/operations team with financial reporting, cash flow tracking, and general administrative tasks as required

About you

Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role, ideally within hospitality, retail, or a multi-site business

Working knowledge of Xero (essential); experience with Lightyear, Bepoz, Deputy, or Tyro highly regarded

Solid understanding of payroll processing, including awards, super, and PAYG

Experience preparing BAS statements

Strong attention to detail and reconciliation accuracy

Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple venues

Excellent communication skills and a proactive, "no surprises" approach to reporting issues

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent qualification (preferred)

Prior experience in the pub, club, or hospitality industry is a strong advantage

About us

We are a Wollongong based hospitality group operating three well known venues in the Wollongong CBD, Mr Crown, Harp Hotel, and Grand Hotel. With a strong presence in the local nightlife and hospitality scene, we're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage the day to day financial operations across all three sites.

Full-time, stable role with a well-established local hospitality group

Autonomy to manage the finance function across three venues

Supportive, close knit working environment

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